Project Safety Specialist

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.   The Opportunity South Bow’s Safety team is seeking a Project Safety Specialist based in Calgary, AB, or Houston, TX. Reporting to the Manager of Safety & Security, this role will focus on the projects portfolio to evaluate contractor safety management systems, programs, processes, and work practices for compliance with South Bow’s Management System while providing Health & Safety support and expertise to enable our business to manage risk and protect the wellbeing of our people. What You’ll Do Advance South Bow’s safety vision, strategy, and priorities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders Translate occupational health and safety regulations, internal standards, and industry best practices into practical guidance Advise project teams on safety requirements throughout all phases of project execution Assess contractor safety programs, plans, management systems, and work practices against company and regulatory requirements Document findings and partner with contractors to close gaps, develop bridging documents, and implement corrective actions before approval Identify high-energy hazards and implement measures to reduce risk Evaluate contractor safety performance through reviews, audits, and field inspections, verifying that project safety plans are current, fit for purpose, and effectively implemented Lead and direct third-party project safety inspection resources Document contractor evaluations and maintain qualification records in the ISN contractor management platform Develop tools and processes to evaluate contractor safety management systems Reassess approved contractors’ safety programs and performance, and apply lessons learned to strengthen contractor safety management processes Lead contractor incident reviews and drive the development of effective corrective actions Maintain Incident Command System (ICS) qualifications and support incident response when required Minimum Qualifications Post-secondary education in health and safety, an occupational health and safety certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience At least six years of related health and safety experience in oil and gas pipeline operations or construction, including upstream, midstream, or downstream environments Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health, personal and process safety programs, operational management systems, corporate governance, and contractor…