Manager, Field Safety

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

BP - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Oil and Gas Extraction

About the position

Archaea Energy, a leader in the landfill gas to energy industry has an opening for a Field Safety Manager. The Field Safety Manager position will be responsible for steering our safety program within a region of Archaea helping us develop and maintain a safety focused culture. This role is remote and would require travel in the field up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Availability to provide H&S support to employees in designated area.
• Implement safety programs, policies and procedures for the organization in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Inspect or tour company properties and facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated, providing documentation, training and mentorship to the various plants as needed.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Prepare, implement, and carry out policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Engage with contractors regarding site HSE requirements.
• Verify training and certifications for operators.
• Ensure PPE is available and in use as applicable.
• Perform JHAs.
• Support Operations team.
• Conduct compliance audits to ensure PSM requirements are met.
• Train employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in the investigation of accidents and injuries and collaborates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in workers compensation claims, hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics.
• Maintain safety files and records.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university with a concentration in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Technology, or Science, Communication or a related field of acceptable equivalent credits or experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Minimum 7 years of Safety, Training, or shown experience.
• Ability to conduct inspections of the company facilities, properties, job sites and public rights-of-way to ensure safe operations.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, speak and write optimally.
• Ability to provide training to employees regarding the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Hazard Communication.
• Ability to coordinate and complete a variety of tasks and assignments.
• Competence in performing investigations (incidents, accidents, near misses etc.).
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned office equipment.
• Ability to connect with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the crucial job functions.
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Proficient digital literacy required including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to optimally communicate (written and verbal) across the organization.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local statutes and regulations governing employee safety.

Nice-to-haves

• PSM experience or equivalent experience is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• Long-Term Incentive Plan
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid vacation ranging from 120 - 240 hours per year for full-time employees (60 - 240 hours for part-time employees).
• 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.
• Parental leave policy offering up to 8 weeks' paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.