Senior Propane Safety Specialist

Overview
It is the Senior Specialist's responsibility to ensure that relevant company employees strictly adhere to the company policies and best practice methods developed over the years which are designed to make our operations safer. This position leads the company's propane safety efforts by conducting propane plant and customer records inspections, providing on-the-job training to propane operation's employees, manages the certified employee training program (CETP) for all company propane operations.

This position is also responsible for fleet safety training in accordance with DOT regulations and best practices.
MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

Conduct annual propane safety meetings and prepares transportation safety materials for monthly propane safety meetings and transportation safety bulletins
Assist new driver hires with completing required DOT/company paperwork
Provide on-the-job training to bulk and propane operations employees
Conduct propane and bulk plant safety inspections to include inspection of completed safety and service forms in customer files. Works with marketing department on safety incentive programs
Conduct propane bottle filling/dispenser training
Oversee propane related incidents reported to home office to determine cause & origin and facts-of-loss
Serve as a technical source of information for propane operations employees in the field
Perform 'behind the wheel' coaching & evaluation drives with all new drivers and with tenured drivers, as needed, to teach & evaluate safe driving & handling of vehicles utilizing Smith System Defensive Driving Training skills
Assure drivers are capable of performing required 'safety-sensitive' duties: pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections, loading/unloading cargo tank vehicles, all emergency procedures, compliance with DOT regulations & company policy
Monitor Compliance, Safety, Accountability scorecards monthly
Responsible for vehicle accident investigation: review, documentation, and training for each reported incident
Responsible for motorist concerns: investigate, document, and follow up
Spot check equipment for potential safety defects or DOT violations
Monitor driver daily inspections to assure compliance to regulations
Review all cargo tank & vehicle inspection reports
Work with Manager of Truck Service to make certain correct specification of equipment is being used in purchasing equipment
Present a positive image of MFA Oil Company to the community and be knowledgeable about all products and services offered by company
All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least three years of experience in transportation or related field
Knowledge of company operations and products
This position requires an extensive level of field experience with propane operations

The position requires an individual to understand and have the abilities to demonstrate to others how to properly perform their respective jobs safely and in the best interest of our customers and the company

Ability to travel overnight frequently to trainings, to train other personnel, and attend educational sessions
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials
Ability and willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker, HAZMAT, and air brake endorsements within the first 90 days of employment, and maintain all Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). per the vehicle requirements
Ability to pass in person training and MFA Oil Company Record of Road test requiring operation of both manual and automatic transmission vehicles within 90 days of employment
Ability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles in a variety of weather and road conditions
Ability and willingness to become propane (CETP) certified as determined by the state(s) served
Must be able to continually evaluate changes in regulations and safety requirements…