AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Field Safety Manager
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States, 50317
Company: UGI Corporation
Requisition Number: 25144
When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.
Job Summary
Considerable regional travel required – 70-80%.
The Field Safety Manager (FSM) partners with area employees, managers, and the Region Director across all regions of safety in order to facilitate and improve the region’s ability to meet safety and compliance standards and promote the AmeriGas Safety Beliefs & Principles. The role of the Field Safety Manager is to co-own continuous safety improvement with the Area Managers and Region Directors in order to reduce and prevent occupational injuries, vehicle incidents and liability claims.
The Field Safety Manager conducts audits, provides technical and professional training for employees, and works shoulder to shoulder with area and district employees to improve the quality and consistency of safety training, standards, communications, and program implementation. The position reports directly to the Division Safety Director (RSD) with a dotted line reporting relationship to the respective Region Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with the Region Director across all aspects of safety – co-own Region safety performance.
Partner with site Safety Champions.
Visible in all areas in the regions throughout the FY.
Provide company and industry safety training.
Provide safety training and indoctrination of all new area managers and promotions within their respective area.
Perform formal certification for employees in cylinder re-qualification & other company & industry training programs including, PHMSA / OPS – operator qualification training.
Make use of lessons learned from incidents and audits and share them with the Division Safety Director and Region Safety Committees in order to develop Regional safety alerts for the purpose of reducing incidents and injuries.
Perform safety audits at district facilities, offices, satellites, vehicles, dispensers, OPS sites and customer installations.
Follow up on audit corrective action items to ensure remedies are being completed within the established timeline.
Perform incident response & investigation as required.
Foster continual development of the Region Safety Committee. Advise and counsel, as necessary. (Field Safety Managers should be discouraged from chairing the Area Safety Committee).
Perform special projects as required by the Division Safety Director, Region Director, or Corporate Safety Staff.
Other safety & training related duties as they arise (include employee training as necessary).
Work with Area Manager to Audit OPS sites and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Assist with responses to OPS questions from Agencies.
Assist Area Managers with their responsibility to be in compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations and company policies and procedures.
Proactively coaches associates in the various facets of safety performance and leads by example.
Regularly reinforces safety messages by conducting behavioral safety observations, safety briefings and tailgate meetings, and facility safety walk-throughs to provide a strong visible presence in driving safety at the Area level.
Shepard and develop a Team of Area Safety Champions within the Region.
Actively participates on regularly scheduled conference calls or meetings with Area Safety Champions to promote involvement, engagement, and consistency to help insure a safe work environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of NFPA 54 & 58, or related codes.
Knowledge of propane, or related, systems including bulk plants, installations, regulators, piping systems, dispensers, vaporizers & compliance standards.
Aptitude for computer systems, including experience in Microsoft Windows applications.
Aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching others and ability to speak on safety topics in a group setting.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and shifting priorities.
Ability to influence others and take the necessary actions to achieve the desired results.
Demonstrated ability to make good decisions and has sound judgment.
Ability to obtain a CDL with HazMat Endorsement within one year of hire. (Those who are currently in an ASA position and are medically unable to fulfill this requirement will be grandfathered into the new FSM role). Exceptions must be approved by the DVP, Director of Safety, and H.R. Manager.
Education and Experience
Propane, industrial gas, or related chemical industry work experience preferred.
Associates Degree in Safety or related discipline; or a minimum of 5 years of experience within the propane industry.
P.E.R.C. - Certified Employee Training Program.
Other industry or related training desirable.
AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
The pay for this position ranges from $75,200.00 to 105,400.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation includes eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales.
This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
