Field EHS Manager

Job Description

Primary purpose:

To manage and oversee the EHS Safety program for Tallgrass Energy and to ensure that the field facilities are operated in accordance with EHS regulations, permits and company standards.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the company Subject Matter Expert on certain specific EHS issues.
• Provide support and/or oversight to field operations on Safe Work Practices and Industrial Hygiene Programs.
• Conduct Job Hazard Assessments and ensure safety control measures are implemented.
• Address EHS matters by making recommendations based on knowledge of company practices and government regulations. If required, research information needs through corporate personnel, trade or government organizations.
• Lead EHS field facility inspections with regulatory agencies as needed and act as the company representative.
• Foster communication with the workforce to strengthen the importance of EHS objectives, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company EHS policies and procedures and applicable regulatory agency regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Facilitate "root cause" analysis of reported incidents, such as: near misses, personal injury or vehicle accidents; provide results to management.
• Report current performance and realistic future projections to Management with regard to issues impacting performance; provide analysis, alternatives and recommendations to address problems.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Manage personnel related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support and completing administrative paperwork as needed.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements :

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Environmental, Health and Safety or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of ten (10) years prior experience or similar background.
• Good previous record of safe work practices.
• Intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to write clearly and concisely for different types of audiences and deliver a presentation clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to recognize, research and resolve gaps identified in the company EHS process.
• Willingness to successfully perform multiple tasks in high pressure and time restricted situation.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and…