Safety Process Manager

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Overall responsibility for critical support services related to company operations. The areas of responsibility include developing/enhancing and promoting a proactive, company-wide safety culture, with focus on education and accident prevention; effective technical training; uniform standards and processes for consistent and efficient field operations; and a strong pipeline safety program as the PUC Pipeline Safety liaison. Primary lead for creating and conducting training programs that meet regulatory requirements specific to Operator Qualification, and company Standard Operating Procedures and Job Procedures.

Essential Duties

• Develop and implement training programs that cover technical field operations skills, safety procedures within regulatory requirements.
• Organize and oversee the delivery of training sessions, both in-person and online.
• Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Establishing operator qualification programs that meet regulatory standards and company procedures and policies for company employees and contractors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all qualified operators, including their training history, qualifications, and certifications.
• Monitor compliance with OQ regulations and standards and addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Stay current with changes in regulations and industry standards related to natural gas operations and update training programs to align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring all documentation and practices meet compliance standards.
• Participate and/or lead investigations into any incidents or near-misses, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of Technical Trainers and Coordinator to ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Responsible for annual training plan development, execution and analysis that supports the operating plan.
• Evaluate training requests and determine resource allocations for synergies between Departments and Contractors.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with leadership/management and other business partners involved in delivery of Technical Training.
• Initiate continual improvement initiatives and implementation.
• Assess organizational training needs and make recommendations.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are properly prepared to work safely, effectively, and in compliance with all DOT (Department of Transportation), and Regulatory requirements.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge relating to DOT/PUC pipeline safety regulations, DOT federal motor carrier regulations, OSHA, and PNG's SOPS and procedures/processes.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving, mathematical abilities, record keeping, database management.
• Knowledge of applicable pipeline systems (e.g., transmission, storage, distribution, etc.)
• Proficient use of office-based software, including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills- interpersonal, writing, and public presentations.
• Skilled in the ability to multi-task activities, resources, and time.
• Effectively influence with and without authority.
  
  

Experience/Education Requirements

• Demonstrated technical expertise in field operations.
• Demonstrated Leadership experience.
• Computer skills proficiency.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in gas industry and/or OSHA & Safety Management.
• Specialized training in areas of responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage a budget.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive PNG Company Vehicles.
• Certifications and registrations in safety and/or professional training desirable.
  
  

Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To Maintain The Integrity Of The Recruitment Process And To Avoid Real Or Perceived Conflicts Of Interest Due To Employment And/or Assignment Of Family Members And Personal Referrals, Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.