PSM Coordinator​/Manager

Job Title

Job level commensurate with experience in the job description

Primary purpose:
To develop, implement and audit Process Safety Management programs, policies and procedures for Tallgrass Energy pipeline operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate the process hazards assessment process and provide site lead support to hazard review investigation process for incidents.
• Manage and facilitate the PSM process to include pipeline operations, E&C and corporate teams.
• Assess Engineering and Construction projects by working closely with Operations and Project Managers to ensure effective communication and planning from conceptual design phase and throughout the project life; ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare site projects for internal and corporate Process Safety inspections.
• Identify, assess and document risk reduction and control strategies for significant hazards and planning, organizing, facilitating lead assessment and control activities.
• Train and mentor Operations, Engineering and Construction teams on new and/or modified procedures.
• Audit and enforce compliance procedures and processes.
• Conduct safety training programs for employees and contractors as needed.
• Serve as an advisory member and Subject Matter Expert on safety related matters.
• Deal 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 Occupational Safety, Business or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the oil and gas industry, applying principles and practices of risk assessment, safety engineering and hazard management.
• Previous experience in technical safety, systems safety and process safety tools/techniques.
• Good working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations.
• 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:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to implement and continuously improve processes in a changing environment.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• 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…