Safety Manager

Menzies Aviation Ltd

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Plan, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Concrete, Consulting, Contingency Plans, Corrective Action, Documentation, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Materials Planning, Mathematics, Needs Assessment, Numerical Analysis, OSHA, Operational Audit, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Procurement Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Security Clearance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Transport Canada, Trend Analysis, Worker's Compensation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
10 days ago

Overview

Safety, Security, and Environmental stewardship are core values of Menzies Aviation (MA). Quality Assurance

and Quality Control are the means by which we ensure delivery of and adherence to those core values.

The Safety, Security, and Environmental (SSE) Manager position serve to lead the SSE Supervisors (Officers)

and provide support to the oversight of the various Lines of Business (LOBs) and Business Units (BUs) at a

given location.

Credibility, consistency, and fairness are paramount to effective safety promotion, advocacy, and

accountability.

The purpose of this role is to promote, manage, and oversee safety, security, and environmental compliance at

the base-level. The position will be responsible to offer guidance for implementation and adherence to MA

Safety, Security, Quality, and Training policies and SOPs as well as local, state, and Federal regulations.

Main accountabilities include:

  • Responsible for the leadership, coordination, and assignment of duties of the safety team.
  • Promotes the Safety-First Culture and encourages timely reporting of all incidents, hazards, and near misses.
  • Leads by example and provides immediate and direct feedback to Employees and colleagues.
  • Manages MA Safety Programs, Policies, and Procedures and other Safety, Security, and Environmental (SSE)

related systems in accordance with approved manuals, bulletins, and briefings.

  • Ensures proper communication of these MA programs and systems at the local level.
  • Ensures implementation of and compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
  • Monitors local legislation for changes that may impact operations or present additional burdens.
  • Assists with conducting Risk Assessments (RAs) for new/changing activities, and reviews existing RAs

annually.

  • Assists with the preparation of local operating procedures (LOPs) for base senior management approval.
  • Conducts on-site inspections and audits of base operations, facilities, equipment, and materials to further

develop, recommend and/or implement policies and procedures that promote safety.

  • Assists in the development and implementation of the station Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Emergency

Action Plan (EAP), Local Contingency Plan (LCP), Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Spill Prevention, Control

and Monitors that approved corrective actions implemented by base senior management, are communicated to

base employees, and are sustained as required to enable safe operation practices.

  • Oversees the compilation of base accident reports and data required by regulatory agencies.
  • Performs graphical and numerical analysis of accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine trends; and

provides recommendations to base senior management in an effort to reverse negative trends.

  • Coordinates SSE-related promotion activities.
  • Develops briefings and ensures the cascade of SSE-related bulletins and alerts.
  • Establishes, supports, and facilitates (as necessary) the station Safety Committee.
  • Attends customer and airport safety meetings and forums to promote MA SSE-related initiatives and

participate in shared learnings.

  • Conducts people, process, facility, and equipment inspections and audits. Prepares reports and communicates unsafe findings to management (including root causes and recommended corrective action).
  • Participates in audits and inspections performed by Corporate or outside personnel.
  • Assists Base senior management with devising appropriate audit and inspection responses; and follows-up on

all corrections to ensure appropriate action has been taken.

  • Assists in reviewing equipment and material purchasing plans for compliance with applicable SSE-related

rules, regulations, and best practices. Determines necessary mitigation measures to facilitate a safe work

environment.

  • Coordinates and manages the base Safety Business Plan (SBP) to address SSE-related issues, improve safety

performance, and track key measurements. Updates the SBP monthly and reviews the SBP with management

at least Quarterly.

  • Consults with HR and the Leave Team to ensure proper administration of the Workers' Compensation Program

(Reed Group in CAN), to include timely reporting, Employee follow-up, and aggressive Return-to-Work

promotion.

  • Participates in training sessions to cover specific areas such as Safety First, Stop Work Authority, See

Something - Say Something, Fair & Just Culture, Standard Safety Practices (SSPs), Health and Safety

programs, Hazard Communication, and Personal Protective Equipment.

  • Supports Quality Control Technicians and Fuel Farm Operators (as applicable).
  • Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts
  • Computer Literate
  • Strong team management, collaboration, and facilitation skills

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience

and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and

procedure manuals. Ability to write technical reports and correspondence. Ability to read, analyse and

interpret general business periodicals, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Canadian Air Transportation

Safety Authority (CATSA), and Transport Canada (TC) documentation, professional journals, and

government regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of

managers, clients, customers and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages,

area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or

schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Valid state Driver's License

Ability to obtain required Security clearances

Ability to obtain a Driving Icon/Authorization from local Airport Authority

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to effectively prioritize. Excellent attendance, communication skills and the ability to work well under

pressure. Must be able and willing to work flexible shifts.

Incident Investigation Training, Risk Assessment Training, First Aid/CPR Course,

8 Hour HAZWOPER, 30-Hour OSHA General Industry

About the Company

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Menzies Aviation Ltd