Bilingual Safety Manager bei Boudreau Pipeline

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to foster a proactive culture of risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance. This role requires exceptional leadership, strong communication, and advanced analytical skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels. The Safety Manager oversees a team of field safety professionals, ensures seamless execution of the incident reporting and claims process, and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to achieve best in class safety performance.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of field safety professionals; set clear expectations, hold accountability, and foster a culture of trust, motivation, and continuous growth.
  • Enforce safety protocols with consistency and fairness, modeling best practices while inspiring others through example.
  • Maintain resilience and patience when facing challenges, demonstrating adaptability in dynamic field environments.
• Presentation & Analytics
  • Design, manage, and analyze safety dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership, articulating risks, progress, and solutions with clarity and confidence.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analyses on incidents and near misses; lead corrective action planning and communicate outcomes effectively.
• Incident & Claims Management
  • Ensure the incident reporting and claims process flows seamlessly, including triage, investigation, documentation, and closure.
  • Partner with Risk and HR teams to support injury case management, workers’ compensation strategies, and return-to-work programs.
• Field Engagement & Compliance
  • Maintain a strong field presence; conduct inspections, audits, and observations to reinforce compliance with CAL/OSHA and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Collaborate with operations leaders and employees to identify risks, resolve issues, and foster teamwork.
  • Support and refine environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and IIPP sub-programs.
• Employee Engagement & Education
  • Facilitate training, orientations, toolbox talks, and incentive programs to promote safety ownership.
  • Actively engage employees by demonstrating empathy, supportiveness, and open dialogue.
  • Address resistance constructively, using emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to drive positive outcomes.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Language: Bilingual in Spanish required

·  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.

·  Experience: Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing a safety team in a construction or field operations environment.

·  Certifications: OSHA 10, 30, 500, CSM/CSP, or similar certifications strongly preferred.

·  Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of CAL/OSHA and relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations.

·  Technical Skills: Proven ability to analyze safety data, build dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

·  Communication & Presentation: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.

·  Leadership Competencies:

• Strong communication skills: articulate expectations, actively listen, and provide constructive feedback.
• Leadership & discipline: enforce safety protocols consistently while motivating through example.
• Emotional intelligence: manage one’s own emotions and those of others effectively.
• Problem-solving: identify root causes and implement strategic solutions.
• Adaptability: adjust leadership style to different personalities and environments.
• Assertiveness: set boundaries and expectations firmly while maintaining fairness.
• Empathy & support: understand team perspectives and foster a positive, supportive culture.
• Conflict resolution: mediate disagreements constructively and promote collaboration.
• Resilience: maintain composure, persistence, and patience in the face of challenges.

Pay Range- $120,000-$150,000 (DOE)