Health and safety

A modern facility, responsibly operated by highly trained employees.

The health and safety of our employees and the community go hand in hand

GCGV employees are highly trained to ensure safe and responsible operations. Our modern equipment and Operations Integrity Management System minimize risk and ensure excellence in performance.

  • Safety training

    In our commitment to safe operations, all employees and contractors go through a rigorous training process specific to their job assignment to learn ExxonMobil operation standards, procedures and tools to safeguard their safety and health and minimize risk of incident.
  • Responsible operations

    We incorporate safety awareness into every aspect of operations, including safety discussions at the start of every meeting, safety reminders throughout the site and peer-reporting systems.
  • Safe and efficient processes

    Our modern equipment and thorough processes promote safety and minimize risk: 

    • Facility was designed in compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards to minimize risk and incorporate Best Available Control Technology (BACT).
    • Operations Integrity Management System and administrative programs ensure safety standards 
      are upheld.
    • Protective equipment keeps employees safe while conducting work on site.

    Ready for service, GCGV Emergency Response Team

    Prepared to respond on site and off.

    We established the GCGV Emergency Response Team to provide first responder service to any situation that could occur within the facility and to provide additional support to local fire departments and other industry partners. 

    Watch the video or click below to learn more about our Emergency Response Team.​
    Learn more about our emergency response team

    Responsible Care companies

    ExxonMobil and SABIC have both been recognized for superior environmental, health, safety and security performance. ExxonMobil and SABIC are certified Responsible Care® companies of the American Chemistry Council. Responsible Care® is the chemical industry’s world-class environmental, health, safety and security initiative. Companies who commit to Responsible Care®:

    5 x

    Have a worker safety rate 5x better than the U.S. manufacturing sector, and 3x better than the chemistry sector overall.

    51 %

    Have reduced safety incidents by 51% since 1995 and decreased release incidents by 62% since 1995.

    79 %

    Have reduced recordable injury and illness rates by 79% since 1990.

    25 %

    Have improved energy efficiency by 25% and reduced greenhouse intensity by 29% since 1992.

    Explore the four pillars

    Health and safety

    A modern facility, responsibly operated by highly trained employees. Learn more about health and safety

    Environmental stewardship

    Built with tomorrow in mind – modern, safe and responsible. Learn more about environmental stewardship

    Education and workforce

    We are committed to helping prepare tomorrow’s workforce – today. Learn more about education and workforce

    Quality of life

    Listening to our Coastal Bend Community. Learn more about quality of life