What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Driver Compl Specialist position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to manage business unit support efforts to improve employee safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance and manage the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Program. Analyze results, recommend training and other actions, as well as ensure accurate, timely documentation.
Responsibilities
Ensure regulatory compliance with all federal, state and local safety requirements. Analyze trends, recommend and enact change. Manage company compliance with the Department of Transportation hazardous waste program and requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Program. Manage the audiometric program and ensure the program is in compliance. Manage and maintain all compliance records in accordance with company policies and procedures. Assist in the development of company procedures, policies and standards necessary for uniform safety practices. Observe employee activity and workplace conditions. Encourage and report safe behaviors. Make recommendations to correct deficiencies, eliminate hazards and improve overall performance and maintain zero Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations. Recommend, plan, organize and execute efficient and effective targeted training for safety programs and initiatives. Assure training documentation is current and correct in the training database. Coordinate safety management activities and initiatives with operations management, technical services, engineering and regional safety & loss control specialists for consistent application. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned, including but not limited to advising safety committees and / or program participants.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, environmental, business or related field or the equivalent progressive related work experience. Typically, six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree. Four years of experience in pipeline operations and / or safety compliance / risk avoidance. Four years of experience in Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration programs. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral (one-on-one and group) communication skills, including presentation skills. Extensive experience prioritizing and handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Knowledge of local, state, federal and company operating requirements and regulations. Training skills to conduct training as needed. Computer skills in Microsoft Office. Project management skills : ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently.
Be available to travel for field visits, audits and training, as needed. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement for this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and transported approximately 15% of the total natural gas consumed in the U.S. during 2022. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
At Kern River Gas Transmission Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. Kern River Gas Transmission Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
