Manager Contractor Safety

Position Description

This role will be that of a Project Support and Program Development (PSPD) professional assigned to lead the Contractor Safety Department in solving problems and resolution of program and EHS issues at sites within all of the Kinder Morgan organization. The Manager of Contractor Safety will travel and spend a significant amount of time at KM Contractor roundtables, one-on-one support sessions, projects and facilities usually addressing and resolving issues around the current Contractor Safety Program with contractors and internal customers. The Manager will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the program compliance, improvements and process workflows. The Manager will be responsible for supervising various program implementations in regard to Procurement and Administration, ISN, OSHA, EPA, DOT Drug & Alcohol compliance, Mexico NOMs and Kinder Morgan policies. Promote safety compliance with the KM Project Specific Health and Safety Plan, Contractor Environmental Safety Manual, OSHA, Site Specific Policies and all other federal, state, and local requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure formal communications with Contractor are consistent project wide.
• Develop Project Safety Bulletins to communicate lessons learned from injuries or accidents to be communicated to all project personnel.
• Ensure all Incidents are communicated to KM Project Manager, Construction Manager, Regional EHS and Corporate Contractor Safety immediately.
• Ensure all incident investigations are completed as soon as practicable. Normally within 48 hours of an incident.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety regulations, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Stop observed work activities that violate safety compliance and support corrective actions.
• Oversee DOT Drug & Alcohol program for contractors working for KM.
• Facilitate safety compliance with the KM Project Specific Health and Safety Plan and Contractor Environmental Safety Manual, OSHA, and all other federal, state, and local requirements through daily field assessments and inspections.
• Assist Contractor Safety Representatives with interpretation of any KM Project Specific Health and Safety Plan and Contractor Safety Manual, Contractor's Safety Manual, OSHA, and all other federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Identify, document, and monitor corrective actions for compliance.
• Communicate lessons learned to avoid safety non-compliance and eliminate repeat infractions.
• Act as a resource to Field Inspectors and Contractors.
• Review incident reports for consistency, accuracy and completeness and evaluate areas requiring further training.
• Keep records of all work activities including results of inspections and actions taken to monitor and enforce project safety requirements.
• Participate in daily, weekly conference calls and SQE meetings with other project safety staff.
• Serve as the Manager to Subject Matter Experts (SME) in a designated area by advising managers, employees and contractors in the application of corporate Contractor Safety Program (CSP) processes, procedures and EHS regulations.
• Responsible for supervising compliance monitoring of Contractor programs related to Environmental, Health and Safety requirements (OSHA 1910, 1926) and PSM/RMP programs for applicable company assets.
• Engender and lead all aspects of the CSP awareness, trust and commitment by building on existing culture and program strengths. Connect with the internal and contractor workforce to communicate the importance of the CSP and positively influence program compliance with corporate objectives, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and supervise root cause analyses of reported incidents such as: near misses, personal injury, or vehicle collision regarding contractor issues as requested.
• Present a positive image of CSP and foster cooperative relationships, motivating and influencing individuals to value and take personal ownership of the program.
• Provide expertise and guidance to Contractor Safety Technical Work Group (TWG) Teams for improved coordination, focus and effectiveness.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding and provide directions to group regarding applicable regulatory standards, guidelines, and requirements.
• Work directly with Operations, Engineering, EHS and Project Management Teams to address CSP concerns consistently supporting defined procedures and policies.
• Provide oversight of the process regarding the Assessment, Advisement and Auditing programs
• Conduct informal and formal assessments of all CSP programs to include the audit process.
• Assist Operations personnel with implementation of CSP elements.
• Observe work sites to ensure proper CSP program implementation to include EHS procedures are followed.
• Focus of oversight and supervision on the following areas:
  • ISN / Contractor Safety Program User Trainings
  • Working knowledge of Procurement and Administration Process (Contracts, Insurance)
• Inform operations and Sr. Management of violations of CSP program requirements to include EHS regulations and codes, make recommendations for correction, and provide follow-up to ensure implementation and monitor effectiveness.
• Develop, coordinate and approve CSP related training
• Assist with development, implementation and delivery of CSP / EHS training.
• Lead effort for EHS training content and curriculum; for the CSP staff. Provide EHS Subject Matter Expertise to the Performance Development and Training Team to ensure EHS training curriculum meets necessary company and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participate in emergency response planning, preparation and efforts
• In an emergency, identify potentially hazardous situations and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Assume any role within the Incident Command System during emergency response exercises, drills and events.

Office activities will include:

• Review documents and preparing resolution strategies.
• Providing written documentation of site issues and resolution strategies.
• Providing written reports documenting (with pictures) activities, before and after issues.
• Other daily, weekly, and monthly duties, and special projects, as assigned.
• Managing actions to completion with firm timelines, and deliverable dates.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Associate's Degree, or some college, in business, Accounting or a related discipline is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Security, Environmental or Health related discipline is preferred

Experience / specific knowledge:

• 5-7 years direct work safety compliance experience in related job functions is preferred or equivalent
• Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles
• Demonstrated proficiency in OSHA safety compliance, and EPA's Risk Management Program, spill containment and waste management programs
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for different types of audiences, deliver a presentation clearly and persuasively

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• OSHA 30 Hour in Construction or General Industry
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to company

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval
• Ability to read, listen and analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems
• Must possess and regularly demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under strict deadlines
• Ability to travel 40% of the time
• Participate in random DOT Drug and alcohol testing program
• Ability to be On-Call during nights and weekends in order to participate in emergency response situations
• Effective speaker/trainer/communicator
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to analyze events at the transaction level and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must develop PowerPoint training presentations, be efficient with Excel, Word, and be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to actively and positively contribute to Facilities team strategies
• Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with little direct supervision
• Ability to work with access and navigate a team, take direction from manager(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules computer incident management system.

Physical demands:

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, walk over difficult terrain and stand for long periods of times
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Walk job sites that may have large area, rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions

Working conditions:

• Modern office location in Houston, TX
• Travel up to 40%
• The position can work a hybrid work schedule with Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday and Friday at home or on a project
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer has been extended and prior to employment

Supervisory responsibility:

• Manager staff to include supervisors
• Indirect responsibilities over contracted safety employees

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Progressively responsible administrative responsibilities, specific to contract management/administration and/or risk management/insurance field, are highly desirable.
• Experience conducting statistical analyses of data is helpful

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.