Field Safety Compliance Manager

Requisition Number: 27006 

Successful candidates can live in any state, but must reside within a 50-mile radius of an AmeriGas facility.

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 10th, 2025. 

Job Summary

Support Field Operations and drive Regulatory compliance in accordance with the NFPA, OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, DHS and other applicable regulations. Manage compliance initiatives as outlined by the Sr. Director, Regulatory Compliance; Director, Field Compliance; and/or the Senior Field Compliance Manager / Trainer to improve system operations in accordance with all required standards. Act as the field operations primary expert regarding regulatory compliance.

Key Characteristics:

• Considered a technical expert regarding regulatory standards, codes, and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to interface with all levels of the organization, with specific strengths in setting and managing expectations
• Ability to extract, disseminate, and translate technical information to stakeholders across all levels of the organization

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the review and maintenance of assigned Safety Department Policies and Programs.
• Responsible for driving the OPS and DHS programs within the Divisions and dotted line supervision of OPS field employees.
• Gathers and maintains OPS system data for required reporting.
• Regularly evaluates the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual as it relates to jurisdictions within the Divisions.
• Ensures understanding and compliance with all updated policy, procedure, and regulatory compliance changes within the Divisions when applicable.
• Works with the Senior Field Compliance Manager / Trainer to identify and evaluate major pipeline repairs and/or upgrades and assists in the establishment of capital projects as needed.
• Manages the qualification and hiring of outside contractors; includes OQ task(s) qualifications.
• Audits all new or acquired pipeline systems.
• Implements training for any equipment purchased in the districts for the purposes of support OPS Compliance.
• Supports Senior Field Regulatory Compliance Manager/Trainer in the performance of engineering field trials related to new equipment and devices to determine their feasibility and maintainability in the field.
• Provides technical support on pipeline systems to and liaison with the Area Teams on a regular basis, including subject matter expertise.
• Provides compliance and technical support in emergency situations.
• Provides support and guidance to Directors, Pipeline Supervisors, and Field Safety Managers as needed.
• Works with District management and teams to ensure prompt and effective mitigation and repairs of all identified audit discrepancies.
• Represents the company at facility agency inspections in a professional manner.
• Performs follow up and responses to agency inspections in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitors compliance of scheduled maintenance tasks within the SAP system.
• Manages and oversees (in partnership with operation Directors) OPS compliance calls in appropriate frequency to the number of systems in existence as specified by the Senior Field Regulatory Compliance Manager/Trainer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Detailed knowledge of the propane industry and/or pipelines and applicable standards, codes and regulations.

Demonstrated leadership, coaching and development skills.

Demonstrated writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively to large groups.

Education and Experience Required:

Engineering Degree preferred, or a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline. Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the propane industry and/or pipelines may be substituted.

Have experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of propane pipeline systems, storage and distribution equipment.

Computer skills (Microsoft Office and basic internet) required.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to hazardous or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts and flammable materials. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise le