Safety & Compliance Specialist

Position Summary:

The Safety & 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:

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. Experience in the Safety and Compliance field is preferred. Candidates are expected to obtain CETP certification through book 4.6. CETP certifications for Propane. CETP Instructor or experience as an industrial trainer is preferred. Technical knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes relating to propane is preferred. A minimum 5 years’ experience promoting a safe work environment. Previous experience in developing and presenting training programs is strongly preferred. Previous experience working in petroleum distribution is also preferred.

Other Attributes Required:

Education:

A high school diploma is required. A college degree, or a combination of education, experience in propane, safety, or environmental issues is preferred. Computer skills are required, preferably with previous PowerPoint, Excel and Word training or experience.

Certification and Testing:

CETP Instructor certification for Propane or ability to acquire such certification on short notice is required. Hazardous Materials Technician level HAZWOPER training is required. Prefer Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with hazardous materials endorsement with appropriate CETP training and certification. Candidate must possess or be able to obtain these licenses and certifications.

Contacts:

This position interacts frequently with General Managers, Delivery Driver Managers, Service Managers, drivers, technicians, dispatchers, CSR’s, equipment suppliers, regulatory agency representatives, and upper management to ensure equipment is properly maintained and in compliance.

Decisions Made:

This position provides advice to Regional Directors, General Managers, Delivery Driver Managers, Service Managers, and other company decision-makers regarding appropriate propane standards and compliance issues. Keep the Safety Manager apprised of complex petroleum and propane safety issues, especially if there is the potential to impact safety, the environment, or liability. Makes decisions relating to the development and presentation of training programs. Also provides interpretation of DOT and FMCSA safety regulations.

Safety and Liability Considerations:

Safety considerations relate to safe operation of company vehicles, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, operating small and large equipment in a safe manner as well as maintaining proper ergonomics in an office setting. The Safety Specialist is an advocate for all safety and compliance programs company wide.

Equipment Used:

Hand tools, various testing equipment, safety equipment, pipes, tubing, props, etc.

Work Environment:

Most of time is spent performing administrative duties. About 10% of the time is spent working outside in all weather conditions. Temperatures can vary from below zero to above 90 degrees, depending on the time of year. This position requires travel to all our locations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

Physical Requirements Analysis:

Weight or Force Moved:

There is occasional need to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds such as training materials and associated equipment.

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