Field Trainer Supervisor/Safety Manager

Job Description

Corporate Job Title

Field Trainer/Safety Manager

Reporting Relationships

Operations Manager

Position Summary

Field Trainer: Takes lead role on assigned field assignments and provides guidance and supervision to other Inspector’s assigned to the job. Coordinates and aids in all activities, including safety, that affect the training of field personnel. Provides guidance and leadership to inspectors on inspection related matters that relate to general training and safety requirements. Required to perform all aspects of field inspection services including shore tanks, barges, and ships as necessary. As a company field representative, acts in a professional and dignified manner to maintain the company’s respected and trusted reputation.

Safety Manager: Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company Safety Program. Directs, coordinates and aids in all the activities which affect safety as defined within the Safety Manual and Accident Prevention Plan. Provides guidance and leadership to individuals on matters that affect general Safety. Responsible for taking the steps necessary to ensure a safety work environment and that all safety related activities are performed in accordance with current regulatory compliance standards.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with good math skills and a minimum five years of inspection experience.

A minimum of three years of Industrial Safety experience.

Must complete Senior Inspector level training and pass corresponding theoretical tests and field evaluations.

Must be an IFIA Certified Inspector of Petroleum.

Must maintain a valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC).

Possess and maintain a vehicle in good working order, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and registration.

Must be dependable, able to work independently and provide guidance and supervision to other Inspector’s.

Must possess strong communications and inter-personal skills, as well as technical and theoretical knowledge of both field, safety, and operational matters.

Must be able to effectively communicate and maintain professional relationships with numerous clients (i.e. Loss Control Representative, terminal and vessel/barge personnel).

Must pass company defined physical requirements.

Must meet and maintain site-specific requirements mandated by customers and/or terminals to have access to all facilities.

Responsibilities

Field Trainer:

As instructed by the Operations Department and under the strict guidelines described in the Inspection and ASTM/API manuals.

Responsible for having a strong understanding of company policies and procedures.

Inspection personnel and ensuring Inspectors meet the requirements necessary to perform their assigned duties.

Responsible for ensuring all new Inspectors complete all necessary safety training (CBT’s; Safety Councils; proper donning of PPE etc.) prior to entering the field.

Uses judgment and discretion in directing and coordinating work activities of Field Inspectors under direct supervision consistent with accepted operating practices and procedures.

Ensures that instructions to the Field Inspectors under his/her direct supervision, as provided by the Operations Department, are fully communicated and followed.

Coordinates and/or conducts Monthly Inspector Meetings.

Performs Field Audits and Field Evaluations.

Identifies specific staff training needs for inspectors.

Provides theoretical and field training to all levels of inspectors on all aspects of field duties and responsibilities, including requirements for performing duties in a safe working environment.

Maintains records of internal and external training as required by company policies and

procedures as well as any client specific requirements

Safety Manager:

Works in conjunction with the Management Team to ensure each branch has the necessary resources to meet customer demands, industry and government regulations and internal policies and procedures in the safest most efficient manner possible.

Ensures that the Safety Program meets the most current regulatory requirements at both the Federal and State levels.

Works with Safety Officers and Branch, Operations and Laboratory Mangers to ensure that each branch follows the requirements established within the Safety Program and Accident Prevention Plan.

Provides information and/or training to all personnel regarding general Safety and Regulatory Compliance.

Prepares and maintains all OSHA required documentation.

Ensures that all accidents are properly investigated and documented.

Follows up Accident Reports and Unsafe Incident Reports and ensures the proper corrective actions related to safety have been implemented.

Identifies specific staff safety training needs.

Primary contact with customer’s safety representatives.

Ensures that the appropriate responses to client complaints regarding safety are initiated and concluded. Has authority to resolve, and to effectively recommend resolving, customer complaints using superior negotiating and customer relations skills, under minimal supervision.

Using advanced knowledge, identifies the root causes of quality system problems in respective areas of responsibility and uses good judgment to independently troubleshoot, initiate, recommend, and/or implement timely solutions to the problems.

Fitness for Duty – Physical Demands

Refer to Appendix 1 of Section 2.1.2a of the Safety Manual, Medical Evaluations for details on Fit for Duty – Physical Demands for this position.

The ability to perform all tasks listed is a requirement for this job description.