Dead River Company
The Safety and Compliance Specialist ensures compliance and consistency throughout the company to minimize risk and liability by recognizing and identifying areas of potential liability company wide. This position teaches CETP and other classes, and assists Markets with large jobs, training, regulatory interpretations, and documentation issues.
Independent decision making is required on the part of this position when advising field personnel and resolving code interpretation disputes. This position will also complete various propane and distillate related projects as needed. This position requires frequent overnight travel throughout the Company’s operating area.
This position requires independent judgment to prioritize training, project workload and scheduling. This position promotes a safe working environment for all employees and customers while personally exemplifying safe conduct and compliance with all propane, environmental, hazardous materials and occupational safety guidelines and regulations.
Provides support to the Safety Manager to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and company policy.
Essential Functions:
Advises, helps train and assists local Dead River Company managers to comply with all federal/state/local safety and environmental regulations, and interpretations of codes relating to propane. Develops and conducts safety meetings for delivery, transport drivers and service technicians on an as needed basis. Determines appropriate and/or required curriculum content for programs and training. Assists in the development and presentation of a variety of training programs related to the transportation, handling, and storage of delivery of petroleum products. Monitors DOT Hours of Service (“HOS”) compliance, reviews HOS regulations and provides interpretation and guidance as necessary. Assists with administration of Fleet Management. Conducts facility safety inspections and audits. Assists Safety Manager with interpretation of DOT and FMCSA regulations. Provides assistance to markets regarding FMCSA Audits and Cargo Tank reviews. Monitors FMCSA Comprehensive Safety Analysis - CSA website to monitor trends, identify risks and assist with developing training to counter those risks to help reduce scores. In collaboration with the Safety Manager, develops and presents comprehensive and engaging annual HAZMAT Training. Performs and trains on how to perform bulk plant inspections and communicates maintenance needs to appropriate parties. Assists with clean-up/remediation of petroleum related product releases. Works closely with insurance company loss control representatives. Oversees DigSafe application and system. Oversees and tracks compliance for jurisdictional propane system and dispenser sites. Serves as liaison between Dead River Company and government regulators for inspections and recordkeeping requests relating to propane. Conduct safety meetings as needed at Markets and Transport for technicians and propane drivers. Review and interpret new and changing regulations / codes on a state by state basis and update training programs, polices and procedures as needed. Conducts propane safety training for local fire departments on an as needed basis during off hours. Works with Safety Manager to prepare timely and effective Weekly Safety Minutes, monthly Driver, Technician and DR World of Propane safety memos. Manages and administers the Safety Website, updating as necessary. Reviews and works with Training Department, updates the Dead River Company Safety and Training Handbooks as needed. Other Tasks:
Participate in special projects upon request by the Director of Human Recourses, the Director of Risk Management and Legal Services, or the Safety Manager. Experience:
Prior experience in hazardous materials handling and a working knowledge of petroleum and LP products and their characteristics is preferred. Other Attributes Required:
Good listening, communication, and presentation skills Sound decision-making skills Safety awareness and professional integrity Ability to prioritize training and compliance requests Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Courteous demeanor and professional appearance Leadership skills and the ability to promote teamwork Dependability. Self-motivated and able to work with limited day-to-day supervision. Ability to deal successfully with a diverse group of people. Education:
A high school diploma is required. A college degree, or a combination of education, experience in propane, safety, or environmental issues is preferred. Certification and Testing:
CETP Instructor certification for Propane or ability to acquire such certification on short notice is required. Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Advises, helps train and assists local Dead River Company managers to comply with all federal/state/local safety and environmental regulations, and interpretations of codes relating to propane. Develops and conducts safety meetings for delivery, transport drivers and service technicians on an as needed basis. Determines appropriate and/or required curriculum content for programs and training. Assists in the development and presentation of a variety of training programs related to the transportation, handling, and storage of delivery of petroleum products. Monitors DOT Hours of Service (“HOS”) compliance, reviews HOS regulations and provides interpretation and guidance as necessary. Assists with administration of Fleet Management. Conducts facility safety inspections and audits. Assists Safety Manager with interpretation of DOT and FMCSA regulations. Provides assistance to markets regarding FMCSA Audits and Cargo Tank reviews. Monitors FMCSA Comprehensive Safety Analysis - CSA website to monitor trends, identify risks and assist with developing training to counter those risks to help reduce scores. In collaboration with the Safety Manager, develops and presents comprehensive and engaging annual HAZMAT Training. Performs and trains on how to perform bulk plant inspections and communicates maintenance needs to appropriate parties. Assists with clean-up/remediation of petroleum related product releases. Works closely with insurance company loss control representatives. Oversees DigSafe application and system. Oversees and tracks compliance for jurisdictional propane system and dispenser sites. Serves as liaison between Dead River Company and government regulators for inspections and recordkeeping requests relating to propane. Conduct safety meetings as needed at Markets and Transport for technicians and propane drivers. Review and interpret new and changing regulations / codes on a state by state basis and update training programs, polices and procedures as needed. Conducts propane safety training for local fire departments on an as needed basis during off hours. Works with Safety Manager to prepare timely and effective Weekly Safety Minutes, monthly Driver, Technician and DR World of Propane safety memos. Manages and administers the Safety Website, updating as necessary. Reviews and works with Training Department, updates the Dead River Company Safety and Training Handbooks as needed. Other Tasks:
Participate in special projects upon request by the Director of Human Recourses, the Director of Risk Management and Legal Services, or the Safety Manager. Experience:
Prior experience in hazardous materials handling and a working knowledge of petroleum and LP products and their characteristics is preferred. Other Attributes Required:
Good listening, communication, and presentation skills Sound decision-making skills Safety awareness and professional integrity Ability to prioritize training and compliance requests Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Courteous demeanor and professional appearance Leadership skills and the ability to promote teamwork Dependability. Self-motivated and able to work with limited day-to-day supervision. Ability to deal successfully with a diverse group of people. Education:
A high school diploma is required. A college degree, or a combination of education, experience in propane, safety, or environmental issues is preferred. Certification and Testing:
CETP Instructor certification for Propane or ability to acquire such certification on short notice is required. Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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