Lead, Safety Specialist at Amplify Energy Corp

Amplify Energy Corp. is an upstream company focused on the acquisition, production, and development of oil and gas properties in the United States. Our properties consist of mature, legacy oil and natural gas fields. We are focused on maintaining production across our high-quality asset base and executing our strategic priorities.

The Lead, Safety Specialist, provides leadership and oversight for safety programs, regulatory compliance, and culture development within offshore operations. This role directs day-to-day safety activities, leads audits and incident investigations, and ensures continuous improvement in safety performance.  This position is based in federal waters offshore California on Amplify's offshore platforms. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Federal and Industry Safety Regulations governing Production, Drilling, and Workover Work on Offshore Platforms.
• Conduct facility and OSHA-type audits; oversee corrective action follow-up.
• Facilitate JSAs, PTW, LOTO, confined space, and contractor safety compliance.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and verify completion.
• Manage safety data, reporting, and regulatory recordkeeping related to health and safety.
• Serve as lead point of contact during inspections, safety reviews, and emergency response.
• Mentor, coach, and provide hands-on training to crews and team members.
• Proactively engage with crews to improve safety culture and provide hands-on training.
• Monitor safety statistics & trends (incidents, near misses, hazards, and behavior-based observations).
• Track Contractor Hours and Persons on Board (PoB).
• Ensure contractors have approved Safety Management Plans and Incident Management Plans, including bridging agreements to comply with Beta/Amplify requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Beta Offshore Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) to support regulatory safety requirements.
• Ensure timely reporting of all injuries and incidents, including HR notification for accidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Work with Compliance to manage audit action items and provide required data to regulatory agencies.
• Audit safety recordkeeping for training, inspections, contractor certifications, and drills.
• Review and recommend improvements to safety inspection criteria.
• Assist with incident investigations and recommend policy or operational changes.
• Assess overall safety program for compliance gaps and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 4–6+ years HSE/safety experience in oil & gas, with offshore operations experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of safety management systems, OSHA standards, and API offshore safety requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management systems.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CHSO, OHST, ASP, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work offshore 14/14 rotation, including weekends and holidays.