Job Posting Date:  Jul 17, 2025
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77077

Job Function:  Safety

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

 

At CITGO our people are our most important resource.  Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Provide safety, health, fire protection and HSSE Excellence support/guidance to assigned business unit locations and Corporate HSSE.  This position will interact with all organizational levels and must be proficient in written & verbal communication. The position will assist in leading the organization’s HSSE Excellence/safety efforts and will be a safety champion for other employees.

This position will include travel to assigned business units as needed (<25%).

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8 Years’ Experience in Refining, Petrochemical or Chemical Industry
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or Related Discipline
  • Experience working with OSHA General Industry/Construction Regulations & Related Consensus Standards.
  • CSP, CIH or CFPS Preferred
  • Incident Investigation/Causal Factor Analysis experience preferred
  • Strong Written & Verbal Communication skills.
  • Excellent Organizational & Time Management Skills.
  • Ability to Interact with All Levels of the Organization

Job Duties

  • Provide safety related guidance and support to assigned CITGO Business Units (includes refining, terminals & pipelines and lubricants) in the areas of safety & health. Work with stakeholders to mitigate risks appropriately.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the Business Unit Safety, Health & Risk Management Processes.
  • Develop, implement and maintain programs, procedures, processes and standards to ensure compliance with OSHA Regulations, CITGO Safety Standards and applicable consensus standards (i.e. NFPA, ASTM, API).
  • Support the Corporate HSSE Excellence function.
  • Coordinate Enterprise-Wide HSSE Intern recruiting program.
  • Provide turnaround support and participate in turnaround activities for assigned business unit locations.
  • Participate in management system and compliance assessments of business unit operations designed to achieve and monitor compliance with current policies, procedures/standards and regulatory requirements
  • Analyze trend information and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Represent CITGO HSE Management in significant safety incident investigations as needed.
  • Perform tasks and projects as assigned by the Manager, Occupational Safety& Industrial Hygiene.

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)


PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1488 


Nearest Major Market: Houston