DOT Safety Manager

Blue Rhino is looking for a Region DOT Safety Manager to oversee the East region's safety efforts. This position is part of the Regional Safety Leadership Team and is responsible for collaborating with the operations team to foster a culture of safety throughout the region. This includes oversight of all DOT safety training programs within the assigned region. The incumbent manages a variety of DOT quality review and compliance programs, ensuring that employees are trained timely and in accordance to company standards, and that all facilities are compliant with all codes and DOT and OSHA regulations. This position requires extensive travel approximately 50% of the time within the assigned region. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field and at least three years of work-related experience.

Responsible for oversight of the Ferrellgas fleet technical training program within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes the following areas: initial training, refresher, skill evaluations, Certified Skills Evaluator Program (CSE), Certified Driver Program (CDT), and VK Inspectors.
• Manages assigned Region's Quality Review program. Responsible for performing DOT Safety Reviews , overseeing the Service Center Checklist Program, and monitoring the documentation process to ensure all safety related programs are in compliance.
• Manages assigned Regions Compliance program including:
  • DOT
    • FMCSA
    • PHMSA
    • Rail
  • OSHA
    • Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Provides guidance to Field Management on ways to improve Service Center "Safety" trends and culture
• Participates in the due diligence assessments for acquisition candidates.
• Acts as an expert concerning the Safety and Technical Support section.
• Provides input and support on policy and procedure additions or revisions.
• Provides technical assistance as needed to field locations.
• Conducts Incident Investigations.
• Assists Corporate Safety with administration and monitoring of security matters in the region.
• Is a member of Emergency Assistance Committee.
• Special Projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of work-related experience, propane experience.
• Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements required.
• Ability to influence and lead by example.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan in detail and communicate the detailed plan.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to formulate and direct data analyses pertaining to field operations processes to identify problems and resolutions.
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations.
• Strong propane technical aptitude.
• Demonstrates ability to implement and manage compliance requirements.
• Ability to study, learn, and apply code requirements as needed.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Experience taking care of assets.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and consistently meet tight deadlines.

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.