What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Boudreau Pipeline?
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to foster a proactive culture of risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance. This role requires exceptional leadership, strong communication, and advanced analytical skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels. The Safety Manager oversees a team of field safety professionals, ensures seamless execution of the incident reporting and claims process, and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to achieve best in class safety performance.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
We kindly ask that agencies or independent recruiters not reach out regarding this opportunity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to foster a proactive culture of risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance. This role requires exceptional leadership, strong communication, and advanced analytical skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels. The Safety Manager oversees a team of field safety professionals, ensures seamless execution of the incident reporting and claims process, and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to achieve best in class safety performance.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of field safety professionals; set clear expectations, hold accountability, and foster a culture of trust, motivation, and continuous growth.
- Enforce safety protocols with consistency and fairness, modeling best practices while inspiring others through example.
- Maintain resilience and patience when facing challenges, demonstrating adaptability in dynamic field environments.
- Presentation & Analytics
- Design, manage, and analyze safety dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership, articulating risks, progress, and solutions with clarity and confidence.
- Conduct Root Cause Analyses on incidents and near misses; lead corrective action planning and communicate outcomes effectively.
- Incident & Claims Management
- Ensure the incident reporting and claims process flows seamlessly, including triage, investigation, documentation, and closure.
- Partner with Risk and HR teams to support injury case management, workers’ compensation strategies, and return-to-work programs.
- Field Engagement & Compliance
- Maintain a strong field presence; conduct inspections, audits, and observations to reinforce compliance with CAL/OSHA and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborate with operations leaders and employees to identify risks, resolve issues, and foster teamwork.
- Support and refine environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and IIPP sub-programs.
- Employee Engagement & Education
- Facilitate training, orientations, toolbox talks, and incentive programs to promote safety ownership.
- Actively engage employees by demonstrating empathy, supportiveness, and open dialogue.
- Address resistance constructively, using emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to drive positive outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Language: Bilingual in Spanish required·
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
- Experience : Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing a safety team in a construction or field operations environment.
- Certifications : OSHA 10, 30, 500, CSM/CSP, or similar certifications strongly preferred.
- Regulatory Knowledge : Strong knowledge of CAL/OSHA and relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Technical Skills : Proven ability to analyze safety data, build dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Communication & Presentation: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
- Leadership Competencies:
- Strong communication skills: articulate expectations, actively listen, and provide constructive feedback.
- Leadership & discipline: enforce safety protocols consistently while motivating through example.
- Emotional intelligence: manage one’s own emotions and those of others effectively.
- Problem-solving: identify root causes and implement strategic solutions.
- Adaptability: adjust leadership style to different personalities and environments.
- Assertiveness: set boundaries and expectations firmly while maintaining fairness.
- Empathy & support: understand team perspectives and foster a positive, supportive culture.
- Conflict resolution: mediate disagreements constructively and promote collaboration.
- Resilience: maintain composure, persistence, and patience in the face of challenges.
We kindly ask that agencies or independent recruiters not reach out regarding this opportunity.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000