HSE Specialist

Company: Plains
Location: Midland
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type: Regular Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Plains is seeking a motivated and safety?focused Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join our team in Midland, Texas . Reporting to the HSE Senior Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting the safe, compliant operation of our pipeline, terminal, and trucking assets. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Operations and cross?functional partners to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, security, and environmental regulations. Success in this role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively present information and influence safe work practices in both field and office environments. This position requires availability for 24/7 emergency response on an on?call basis . The role is approximately 75% field?based and 25% office?based , with overnight travel expected as part of regular job duties. The successful candidate will be eligible for company benefits including medical / dental / prescription/vision, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other programs. Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations. Execute spill response, incident reporting, and regulatory notifications. Maintain and implement emergency response, spill prevention, and Tier II chemical inventory programs. Support remediation activities, internal audits, and regulatory inspections while maintaining accurate compliance records. Provide in?field safety support across pipeline, terminal and trucking operations. Investigate incidents and accidents and complete required reports and documentation. Conduct field safety evaluations, audits, and inspections, including permit and program reviews. Oversee contractor safety performance through safety assessments and onsite oversight. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related technical discipline with 3 years’ directly related experience, or 5 years’ equivalent work experience and industry certifications. Working knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting terminal, pipeline, and commercial trucking operations. Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and/or PHMSA regulations as they pertain to the oil and gas midstream industry and commercial trucking. Detail and task-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Able to apply for and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC). Available to travel and complete site visits (up to 75%). Legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment. Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks. Compliance with the company’s Medical Surveillance and Drug & Alcohol Programs as required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and PHMSA 49 CFR Part 199, including pre-employment testing. Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers. Plains At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program. Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more .

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