Requisition Number: 29463
Position requires up to 80% overnight travel, and coverage area will be Texas, Georgia, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Alabama.
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Are you looking for an exciting career with a nationally known company and industry leader? AmeriGas Propane, the largest distributor of propane in the United States, is searching for an energetic and safety minded person to join us as a Field Safety Manager.
At AmeriGas, our employees are the keys to our success and we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, in addition to excellent starting pay:
• Exceptional medical, dental and prescription benefits
• 401(K) with company match
• Ability to manage your own schedule
• Generous bonus potential
• Generous paid time off (including holidays)
• Company vehicle
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Annual performance reviews and salary increases
• Propane discounts
• Career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
Job Summary:
The Field Safety Manager (FSM) collaborates with employees and managers across all areas of safety in order to facilitate and improve the area's ability to meet safety and compliance standards and promote the AmeriGas Safety Beliefs & Principles. The role of the Field Safety Manager is to co-own continuous safety improvement with the District Managers and Area Directors in order to reduce and prevent occupational injuries, vehicle incidents and liability claims.
The Field Safety Manager conducts audits, provides technical and professional training for employees, and works shoulder to shoulder with area and district employees to improve the quality and consistency of safety training, standards, communications and program implementation. The position reports directly to the Regional Safety Director (RSD) with a dotted line reporting relationship to the respective Area Director. Considerable travel required - 80% - 90%, some overnight.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Working knowledge of NFPA 54 & 58, or related codes
• Knowledge of propane, or related, systems including bulk plants, installations, regulators, piping systems, dispensers, vaporizers & compliance standards
• Aptitude for computer systems, including experience in Microsoft Windows applications
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching others and ability to speak on safety topics in a group setting
• Ability to obtain a CDL with HazMat Endorsement within one year of hire
Education and Experience Required:
• Propane, industrial gas, or related chemical industry work experience preferred
• Associates Degree in Safety or related discipline; or a minimum of 5 years of experience within the propane industry
• P.E.R.C. - Certified Employee Training Program
• Other industry or related training desirable
