Director, Safety Management Systems

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions.

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Title : Director, Safety Management Systems

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Company : Peoples Gas System

State and City : Florida - Tampa

Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

Senior level PGS management position providing leadership to the Safety team, ensuring the vision, mission, and goals of the corporation are achieved in a collaborative manner.

This role leads the development and administration of the company’s Safety Management Systems per both Emera direction and the American Petroleum Institute’s Recommended Practice 1173, including risk management, quality assurance, and all other elements of the PGS Safety Management System.

Additionally, this role has responsibility for the development of team member safety programs and contractor safety management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and administration of the PGS Pipeline Safety Management System utilizing industry accepted best practices, risk management, stakeholder engagement, standardized procedures, and operational controls. (30%)
• Provide direct leadership that creates an efficient, highly motivated team, committed to fulfilling the mission and achieving the goals of the organization.

Participate in the selection, supervision, training, development, motivation, and compensation of supervisory and technical staff. (15%)

• Provide leadership direction for the PGS team member safety organization, overseeing the development and execution of safety initiatives and the safety team’s performance. (25%)
• Contribute to the development and completion of all safety-related strategic scorecard goals of the organization. (5%)
• Collaborate with all levels of management regarding SMS and personal safety matters. (10%)
• Coordinate and collaborate with Emera Safety leadership through the development and execution of corporate-wide safety goals. (10%)
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Safety & Compliance. (5%)

SUPERVISION

• Direct Supervision : Management positions in Safety, Contractor Safety, Safety Management Systems
• Indirect Supervision : Approximately 12 non-exempt team members

RELATIONSHIPS

• Key Internal : Deals regularly with senior leaders in the PGS Engineering and Operations organization, Tampa Electric, and Emera.
• Key External : Customers, government and / or regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, industry associations, vendors, and business partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required : Bachelor’s Degree in business or related subject from an accredited college
• Preferred : Master’s Degree in Business or related field from an accredited college

Related Experience

• Required : A minimum of 10 years of related experience involving operations, safety, environmental, compliance, or engineering, including 4 years performing similar duties and responsibilities of this role, and 4 years of leadership experience.
• Preferred : Gas LDC utility experience in safety or operations.
• Required : Strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent oral / written communication and presentation skills; ability to successfully collaborate across multiple layers and departments within the organization;

demonstrated track record of progressive performance results and specific strengths in strategic thinking and large program development.

Licenses / Certifications

• Required : Safety certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (e.g., CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP).
• Preferred : Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment, with frequent site visits to PGS Operations (Florida Peoples Gas operations) field and work locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

No special requirements.

PEOPLES GAS OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan w / company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response / recovery activities related to emergencies / disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers.

Nearest Major Market : Tampa

Job Segment : Pipeline, Quality Assurance, Developer, Engineer, Energy, Technology, Engineering

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