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Corporate Headquarters - San Marcos, TX

Full Time

Description

Position Summary

The Director of Safety (DOS) reports directly to the Company President on safety-related matters and advises and assists company managers in complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local aviation and safety regulations and with company policies and procedures as outlined within the company manual systems. The DOS manages the company Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with 14 CFR Part 5, the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), the Emergency Response Program (ERP), all aspects of company Environmental Health and Safety, and any other current or future-implemented safety-related programs.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement:

Safety Policy, Safety Promotion, Safety Assurance and Safety Risk Management IAW 14 CFR Part 5
Develop, implement, manage, and continually improve the BAI SMS
Design, publish, and implement program-specific addendums to the BAI SMS Manual.
Administer and continually improve the BAI Emergency Response Plan, inclusive of program-specific addendums.
Develop and implement applicable training materials to ensure the effectiveness of the BAI SMS, IEP, ERP, and the growth of BAI’s safety culture.
Maintain close contact with CONUS and OCONUS personnel to identify safety and environmental hazards, risks, and promote the reduction or elimination of potentially hazardous conditions that may lead to accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and safety-related financial losses.
Advise the executive management team on all safety related matters that could impact operations.
Initiate, oversee and participate in the BAI Aviation Safety Committee.
Administer BAI Internal Evaluation Program.
Administer internal safety audits in accordance with all applicable directives and regulations.
Responsible for ensuring all safety-related investigations are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
Perform routine environmental health and safety inspections/audits throughout all facilities.
Investigate and determine root cause; design and implement mitigation plan with associated department; and create reports and properly record incidents and accidents.
Work closely with Supervisors and Human Resources in coordination of information for all on the job injuries and prepare 1^st Report of Injury form for submission to Worker’s Compensation Insurance Carrier.
Responsible for ensuring all applicable Safety and Environmental Health posters in all common areas are up to date and pertinent to industry.
Create and maintain a current Emergency Evacuation Route.
Responsible for training, maintaining and tracking employee requirements for health and safety regulations.
Provide support to management regarding safety regulations.
Manage accurate and timely reporting to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations.
Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Develop, implement and maintain programs as they pertain to workplace environmental health and safety.
Responsible for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance rainfall recording and sampling, site inspections and maintaining compliance records.
Work with management to develop safety related goals and targets and track progress towards them

Qualifications

Competency Statements

Must meet the minimum qualifications IAW 14 CFR Part 119.39 and 119.65
Must have extensive operational experience and professional qualifications in aviation.
Must have knowledge of aviation safety management policies, procedures, and best practices.
Must be able to continually evaluate the efficacy of the SMS and implements improvement processes, ensuring the growth of BAI’s SMS and safety culture.
Must have extensive knowledge in supporting aviation operations in austere locations.
Exercise strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately interface with military and civilian customers as well as contractors and aircrew.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong understanding of industry rules, regulations, and legal codes.
Good mentoring, training, and feedback skills.
Good project management and budgeting skills.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Strong organizational and attention to detail skills to ensure programs and deadlines are maintained.
Exhibits a professional manner and attitude.
Strong interpersonal skills to successfully manage large, high-impact, multi-discipline teams.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Supervisory Responsibility

This role may or may not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an environment that varies from a clerical, office setting using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines to a warehouse setting with various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold to also shop-floor locations, ramp and outdoors with potential adverse weather conditions and high noise levels as well as austere locations.

Physical Demands

Stand O Reach Above Shoulder O

Walk F Climb O

Sit F Crawl N

Handling/Fingering C Squat or Kneel O

Reach Outward F Bend O

Lift/Carry Push/Pull

10 lbs or less O 12 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O 13 – 25 lbs O

21-50 lbs O 26 – 40 lbs O

51 – 100 lbs O 41 – 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

X	Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X	Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X	Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
X	Peripheral vision (ability to observe up and down, left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
X	Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
X	Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
X	Hear (ability to receive detailed oral communication in a loud, mechanical environment)
X	Hear (ability to receive detailed oral communication in an office environment)
X	Speak (ability to orally exchange detailed information loudly, accurately and quickly)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Facility Location: Office based out of home location with potential travel to Oklahoma City, OK; Denton, TX; Akron, OH; and various sites overseas.

Travel

Travel requirements are: 25%

Education: Associates degree in Aviation Safety and Industrial Safety or other related degree; or experience listed below in lieu of degree.

Experience:

2+ years of aviation safety management;
2+ years of facility environmental, health and safety administration or management

Computer Skills: Mastery of basic documents, spreadsheet and presentations programs; familiar with SMS management software and functionality; familiar with operating airborne mission computers and related systems without hesitation.

Preferred Education and Experience

Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Aviation, Management or other related degree; Certified Safety Professional.

Experience:

2+ years of of experience as a vocational pilot
Experience in supervisor position in an aviation safety management role
Aviation environment; FAA/DOT regulated industry
Laws/Regulations: State and Federal laws/regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employee must be a US citizen and not hold dual citizenship with another country.

Employee should be able to hold and maintain a Secret clearance

Other Duties

Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates via E-Verify.

For additional information:

Click here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to view the EEO is the Law poster.

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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf to view the EEO is the Law supplemental poster.

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