Safety Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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
Bachelors 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 Drivers 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
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
People. Passion. Pride. These are the values that have driven our team since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at more than 200 locations in over 34 countries, across s ... View more