Transportation Safety Manager

Axis Energy Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for regional transportation fleet safety and DOT compliance in accordance with DOT/FMCSA requirements. The role calls for transportation administration and management experience, initiative, forward-thinking fleet safety strategy, and knowledge of the applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The manager oversees in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS), DOT-related functions, and Journey Management (JM). Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining systems, monitoring and auditing performance, investigating issues and incidents, supporting district management, and providing training and communication to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or a combination of technical training, education, and experience.
At least 6 years of demonstrated HSE/DOT work experience; oil field services industry experience is preferred.
Transportation administration and management background and knowledge of current legal requirements and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
Experience with 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, efficiency, and multitasking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and attentive listening.
Good judgment and 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 Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the IVMS (Motive) system and equipment, and support district implementation.
Oversee driver management and vehicle transfers; coordinate vehicle installations and removals; receive service requests and follow up; and work with the vendor on IVMS issues and resolutions.
Manage district event notifications and subscription distribution lists.
Analyze, trend, and audit IVMS reports; follow up with management on driving behavior, performance, and coaching irregularities; and ensure electronic logs and hours-of-service requirements are used properly.
Reconstruct and extract incident data, assist district management with periodic training and questions, report periodically to IVMS stakeholders, and facilitate district calls about IVMS performance.
Implement and maintain the district DOT system and serve as the district DOT subject-matter expert.
Work with local and state DOT personnel and lead gate-check events.
Lead investigations with management into roadside inspections resulting in violations, including out-of-service violations, using a 5-Why approach.
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 identify and correct vehicle and trailer defects with drivers and management.
Communicate findings from roadside inspection investigations, support DOT training when applicable, and provide basic support concerning drug and alcohol topics and Driver Qualification Files.
Implement and maintain Journey Management systems and facilitate maintenance of roles in the JM application.
Assist with approvals of high-risk journeys when needed and update district risk profiles, including areas to avoid such as construction zones and bridges.
Oversee the district Journey Management program, pull and prepare performance reports, and report results to stakeholders.
Investigate causes of late journeys and work to eliminate them; work with management to conduct monthly and quarterly spot audits of active trips for standards and compliance.
Participate as a team member in vehicle incident investigations and provide JM mobile application and web training as needed.