Manager Safety

Atmos Energy•Bridge City, LA

About The Position

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits. Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include: Company-Provided Benefits Holidays and Paid Time Off Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution) Annual Bonus Opportunity Employee Assistance Program Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans Basic Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Paid Training Linked-In Learning Voluntary Benefits Retirement Savings Plan Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee/Dependent Life Insurance Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts Top Employer Recognitions America’s Best Employers – Forbes Magazine The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Forbes Magazine Top Places to Work - Dallas Morning News Best Places to Work - Mississippi Business Journal Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Certified Safety Professional or equivalent is preferred THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION Primary Duties 1. Coordinates and oversees the implementation and administration of required training including OSHA, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Transportation (as related to employee safety and health) and other applicable safety regulations, such as: Forklift, Smith System, Respiratory Fit Test, Safety Data Sheets and Competent Person/Excavation Training. 2. Stays actively involved in safety team meetings and leadership training of the safety team leaders to continually improve the effectiveness of the Company's safety initiatives for employee and vehicle safety. Supports and develops safety related positions as well as other division personnel to ensure safety objectives are met and to ensure employees have the right resources, knowledge, and personal protective equipment to perform their jobs safely. 3. Stays abreast of trends and developments in all federal, state and local regulations related to public safety and communicates these developments to management and other applicable employees as appropriate. 4. Serves as a safety resource for programs, such as, fire department training and RP1162 Emergency Responder and Contractor Awareness training. 5. Represents the division/department during OSHA and/or other governmental safety inspections and audits. 6. Conducts field safety audits and mock drills for the Company as well as contractor personnel related to equipment maintenance, compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate risk control policies, incident investigations, communications, site inspections and record keeping. Identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations, coaching and feedback for improving occupational health and safety programs based on these observations. 7. Leads as a culture champion by promoting our vision, strategy, AtmoSpirit principles, and supporting wellness and safety initiatives. 8. Interacts with all levels of management to develop and achieve key strategies and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Business, or Occupational Health or related field and five years of related experience in environmental health and safety.
A general education knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and seven years of related experience in environmental health and safety; or equivalent
Requires a valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and build consensus with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or modifications on technical or other complex concepts to individuals that may have a high degree of knowledge in the field or with individuals that have little or no background in the area under discussion.
Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods.
Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports and graphics.
Preferred experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA)
Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO)
OSHA Certified Trainer Certification
Certified Safety Director (CSD)
First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification
Smith Driving Instructor Certification
Fully competent understanding and demonstrated ability to administer OSHA regulations and compliance directives

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees the implementation and administration of required training including OSHA, Federal Motor Carrier, Department of Transportation (as related to employee safety and health) and other applicable safety regulations, such as: Forklift, Smith System, Respiratory Fit Test, Safety Data Sheets and Competent Person/Excavation Training.
Stays actively involved in safety team meetings and leadership training of the safety team leaders to continually improve the effectiveness of the Company's safety initiatives for employee and vehicle safety. Supports and develops safety related positions as well as other division personnel to ensure safety objectives are met and to ensure employees have the right resources, knowledge, and personal protective equipment to perform their jobs safely.
Stays abreast of trends and developments in all federal, state and local regulations related to public safety and communicates these developments to management and other applicable employees as appropriate.
Serves as a safety resource for programs, such as, fire department training and RP1162 Emergency Responder and Contractor Awareness training.
Represents the division/department during OSHA and/or other governmental safety inspections and audits.
Conducts field safety audits and mock drills for the Company as well as contractor personnel related to equipment maintenance, compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate risk control policies, incident investigations, communications, site inspections and record keeping. Identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations, coaching and feedback for improving occupational health and safety programs based on these observations.
Leads as a culture champion by promoting our vision, strategy, AtmoSpirit principles, and supporting wellness and safety initiatives.
Interacts with all levels of management to develop and achieve key strategies and objectives.