Transportation Safety Manager

Axis Energy Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for the region’s transportation fleet, operational fleet safety, and DOT compliance consistent with DOT/FMCSA requirements. The role calls for a transportation administration and management background, initiative, forward-thinking strategy, experience in fleet or trucking transportation administration and management, and knowledge of current legal requirements and DOT/FMCSA regulations. The position oversees In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) implementation and maintenance, system reporting and audits, driver coaching follow-up, training, and communication with district stakeholders. It also serves as a district DOT subject-matter expert, supporting DOT operations, inspections, investigations, vehicle improvements, and training. In addition, the manager oversees district Journey Management (JM) program performance, risk profiles, approvals, audits, investigations, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or a combination of technical training, education, and experience.
Six or more years of demonstrated HSE/DOT work experience; oil field services industry experience is preferred.
Experience in ISNetworld or other contractor safety management systems, learning management systems (LMS), and safety reporting programs such as KPA or similar.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Professional integrity, confidentiality, responsibility, and accountability.
Strong organization and efficiency, with the ability to multitask.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and attentive listening.
Good judgment and the ability to make timely, sound decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors, vendors, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

CSP, SMS, or ASP certification, or OSHA training.
PEC/Safeland training certifications.
Bilingual ability in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Assist and support district implementation of the In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) and maintain its system and equipment.
Oversee driver management and vehicle transfers; coordinate vehicle installations and removals; receive and follow up on service requests; work with the vendor to resolve IVMS issues; and manage district event-notification and subscription distribution lists.
Analyze, trend, and audit IVMS reports; follow up with management on driving-behavior performance and coaching irregularities; ensure proper use of electronic logs and hours of service; and reconstruct and extract incident data.
Assist district management teams with periodic IVMS training and questions, report periodically to district IVMS stakeholders, and facilitate calls on IVMS performance.
Serve as the district DOT subject-matter expert and support the district; work with local and state DOT personnel; lead gate-check events and investigations of roadside inspections resulting in both out-of-service and non-out-of-service violations; and work with management on vehicle technology and other improvements.
Coordinate with Fleet on registrations, permits, and inspections, and maintain a list of DOT-qualified mechanics.
Support district DOT and transportation functions; facilitate driver qualification file reviews for drivers involved in DOT vehicle incidents or receiving DOT vehicle roadside inspections; and help drivers and management identify and correct vehicle and trailer defects.
Communicate findings from roadside-inspection investigations and support DOT training when applicable.
Maintain Journey Management roles in the application, assist with approval of high-risk journeys, and update district risk profiles to identify areas to avoid, such as construction zones and bridges.
Oversee district Journey Management program performance, including pulling, compiling, and reporting performance data; investigate causes of late journeys and work to eliminate them; and work with management to spot-audit active trips monthly and quarterly for standards and compliance.
Participate in vehicle incident investigations as a team member; provide JM mobile application and web training as needed; and report periodically to district JM stakeholders.