Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
Carries out supervisory responsibilities on matters of safety, security and training, to proactively promote a ‘safety first’ culture, through a process of hazard identification and risk control, developing policy, supporting the field operation to introduce safe working procedures and proactive audit programs.
Responsible for driving corporate safety and security programs and administer field station training programs for ramp and fueling operations through hands on and verbal instruction.
Location: Miami, FL
Salary: $65,000 - $72,000
Reporting to: General Manager
Main accountabilities include:
- Manages Safety Policies and Procedures (SSP’s) and other Health, Safety, Environmental (HS&E) and Training systems approved by senior management. Ensures implementation of all Fueling operations in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Prepares local safety policies and procedures for Base senior management approval.
- Ensure proper communication of these company systems at the local level.
- Conducts on-site inspections and audits of base operations, facilities, equipment, materials, and training to further develop, recommend and/or implement policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, HS&E programs, training programs and internal policies including the FAA’s Anti-Drug and Alcohol Programs.
- Leads the investigation of accidents, injuries, and near misses and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Will also determine root causes and recommend corrective action. Ensures approved corrective actions by Base senior management are communicated to Base employees to enable safe operation practices. Oversee the compilation and submission of base accident reports required by regulatory agencies. Performs graphical and numerical analysis of accident, injury and near misses to determine trends. Provides recommendations to Base senior management to reverse negative trends.
- Conducts HS&E and Training inspections and audits. Prepares reports, and communicates unsafe findings to appropriate authorities, addressing root causes and determining corrective action. Participates in audits and inspections performed by Corporate or outside personnel.
- Assists Corporate in reviewing equipment and material purchasing plans for compliance with applicable HS&E rules, regulations, and practices. Determines necessary changes to facilitate a safe work environment.
- Conducts need analysis by conferring with managers and supervisors to determine training needs.
- Establishes and manages action plan(s) to address HS&E and Training issues. Communicates the action plan to Base management and supervisory personnel.
- For specific training topics not offered by SFU, will research, and recommend outside consultants/trainers to conduct training. Evaluates instructors’ performance and monitors trainers’ progress by maintaining and preparing statistical reports. Provides operational managers with employee training completion reports and training needs.
- Oversees the administration of the Workers’ Compensation Program, to include working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time. Provides General Managers with verbal and written reports describing obstacles, achievements and recommended actions within the HS&E and Training programs.
- Confers with management to gain knowledge of work situation(s) requiring training for employees to better understand changes in police, procedures, regulation, and technologies.
- Formulates teaching outline and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
- Select or develops teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works using company supplied material(s).
- Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, health and safety practices, refresher training, upgrading, and retraining displaced workers.
- Tests trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of training.
- Reports on the progress of employees under guidance during training periods.
- Monitors performance of trained personnel.
- Acts as a point of contact for field personnel.
- Involvement in audits by outside sources.
- Maintains and updates employee training files and airline manuals.
- Investigate and adjust customer complaints and concerns regarding fuel systems maintenance.
- Diagnose problems using test equipment, statistical, equipment history, manufactures specifications, industry related standards and blueprints.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain related components such as pumps, valves, vessels, hydrant pits, gauges, switches, motors, lights, heaters, meters, hoses, hydrant vehicles, etc.
- Follow company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain descriptive records on all maintenance equipment
- Review daily systems inspections on a weekly basis
- Coordinate with the General Manager on facility maintenance status.
- Support Quality Control Technician and Fuel Farm Operators.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
Safety, Security and Compliance
All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
- Fully versed in International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
- Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
- Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
- Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
- Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
- Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
- Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience.
- and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals.
- FAA documentation, professional journals, or government regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- 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.
- 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 effectively prioritize. Excellent attendance, communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Must be able and willing to work flexible shifts.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
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