Safety Manager - Gas

Position Summary:  The Safety Manager position is responsible for managing relationships with assigned customers, implementation and execution of company and customer safety programs, initiatives, responsible for field safety supervision, and customer safety coordination. This position provides leadership and direction for all operational and technical safety components that ensure processes and strategies promote a positive safety culture, behavior, support and assurances that field management maintain safety responsibility.
 

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a focal point for all customer safety issues.
• Proactively manage customer safety and audit activities in order to comply with all applicable regulations and Pike Standards, so as to prevent injuries to employees, prevent negative impact to the environment and satisfy customer EHS requirements.
• Ensure that knowledge and resources are shared between assigned work area and functions at Pike.
• Ensure that programs are in place at assigned sites to:
  • Promptly and effectively deal with customer safety issues as they arise.
  • Ensure that the crew audit program is implemented according to Pike's policy.
• Assist in the establishment of health and safety programs to minimize accidents and loss, with a zero-incidence goal in assigned region and/or area.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• +10 years in operational experience including at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Completed OSHA 500 Course strongly preferred.
• Completed OSHA 10/20 T&D training.
• Strong technical background in natural gas and construction best practices as well as occupational health and safety and construction safety.
• Proven understanding of the construction environment and the ability to lead detailed Job Hazard Assessments and provide alternative means of compliance when necessary. 
• A minimum High School degree required. College experience preferred.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health Certificate preferred.
• Strong written, presentational, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience as a "change agent" that can work effectively with all levels of the corporation. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Procedural knowledge of the natural gas industry.
• Ability to work with all levels of the corporation in a collegial and relationship building fashion and act as a mentor to field supervision and operations personnel. 

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

 

Work Environment:  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
 

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

 

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Pike Gas Services employees ensure communities have safe and reliable access to natural gas. Whether maintaining thousands of feet and polyethylene and steel pipeline mains, connecting new gas services or retiring others, our employees use their operational experience to help our partners deliver natural gas safely and efficiently.
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.