Manager - Safety

Primary purpose: Provide leadership, strategic planning, and technical support for Occupational Safety and Health programs within the Southeast Region - Products Pipelines business unit Position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of all safety, industrial hygiene, radiation safety plans, procedures, and programs to maximize employee safety and maintain regulatory compliance for assigned Region Position will work closely with other Safety Managers and Specialists to provide support to facilities within the Business Unit which includes Central, Pacific and Hiland Crude regions   What You Will Do Essential duties and responsibilities: Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable Health & Safety regulations, goals, policies and procedures. Provide advice and guidance on interpretation/application of regulations and internal procedures related to Health & Safety. Must possess a strong understanding of federal and applicable state OSHA regulations Develop initiatives to improve safety culture within the Products Pipelines business unit. Drive the development and continuous improvement of Safety issues and initiatives Provide a visible presence at facilities within the business unit and respond to health and safety concerns raised by managers and employees. Lead and support Safety Coordinators in assigned Region and coordinate quarterly and annual Safety Coordinator Safety Conferences as scheduled Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement of Operation Management Systems (OMS) as well as safety procedures Lead safety improvement initiatives across the SE Region (e.g., ergonomics, industrial hygiene, engineering controls, PPE, training, etc.) Develop and review required safety and injury metrics for internal and external reporting and ensure incident tracking systems are accurately reflecting the business unit performance Coordinate safety & health required training programs, serving as a Subject Matter Expert on training requirements, frequency, and content Deliver Smith Systems driver training on as needed for employees in SE Region Interface with government agencies to maintain regulatory compliance (audits, annual reports, etc.) Support the incident investigation process for Safety incidents including participation on investigation teams, writing investigation reports, and coordinating follow-up corrective actions Participate in emergency planning and preparation including drills and exercises and training programs. Provide response to incidents as required, which may require travel and overnight stays Provide leadership and support of Radiation Safety program including being an Radiation Safety Officer, registration and licensing process, annual maintenance of Radiation Safety Plans and regulatory inspections Participate as required in the internal EHS Audit Program. Support facilities in preparation for these internal reviews, participate as needed during the reviews, and provide input and direction on resolution of applicable findings Participate in and identify improvement opportunities for Construction Plans, Engineering Projects, Emergency Response and Fire Protection Observe work methods and conditions for safety hazards and take timely and appropriate actions to correct deficiencies Represent Products Pipelines on Safety and Contractor Safety Technical Work Groups Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Unit Leadership Job level will be determined based on experience and industry knowledge Educational, Certification, and License Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and