• Provides guidance to Southern FS location Managers and Southern FS Staff in establishing and maintaining proactive environmental, safety and regulatory programs.
• Monitor environmental, safety and regulatory laws which affect Southern FS.
• Conduct training for local emergency response teams to protect the resources of Southern FS and the community.
• Manage company’s auto, work comp, liability and property insurance programs by reporting accidents and coordinating repairs to minimize losses.
• Screen temporary and new employees to ensure that they have complete driver files, the appropriate class of CDL/endorsements and an acceptable background check.
• Acts as a liaison with governmental agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Develop and coordinate training programs which promote safety consciousness and safe work practices.
• Chairperson of the Southern FS safety committee and meeting facilitator.
• Conduct accident investigations to determine root cause and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Overall responsibility for the Southern FS safety training program, including maintaining electronic and hard copy files, determining appropriate training for all employees and conducting training as necessary.
• Enter recordable injuries onto the OSHA 300 log and complete the annual 300A reports.
• Facilitate HAZWOPER certification for employees at least the 8hr operations

• Acquire and maintain all IEPA ROSS permits for grain elevators and bulk petroleum storage sites as well as compile annual emissions data as required
• Create, maintain and update all self-certified SPCC plans for all petroleum sites.
• Oversee the risk management programs (RMP) and plans for all anhydrous ammonia sites including conducting the 3-year and 5-year audits.
• Compile data and complete annual Tier II submissions for all locations.
• Maintain all vehicle plates and registrations
• Acquire and maintain agrichemical containment permits from the IDOA, IEPA, MDOA, KYDOA for all chemical and fertilizer sites.
• Complete annual FIFRA pesticide producing reports on all bulk pesticide & sites
• Update and maintain all OSFM permits for new installations, updates and removal of all ASTs and USTs.
• Ensure Facilities that require Class A operator certifications from the OSFM are Current
• Manage UST operations and maintenance plan as well as conduct quarterly inspections.
• Create fire safety analysis at all propane sites when new or modified.
• Conduct DHS top screens for all newly acquired facilities.
• Maintain DHS reporting for all facilities as required
• Maintain USCG Compliance and Training

• Maintain MSHA Compliance and annual & quarterly report filings

• Maintains the content for the Environmental Safety and Regulatory section of Southern Net SharePoint site.

• Track and maintain DOT driver’s qualification files including copies of all employees’ CDLs, medical evaluations, certificates of violation, annual reviews, DOT applications for employment and inquiries to previous employers.
• Ensure that all drivers complete appropriate inspections and hours of service
• Supervise company drug and alcohol programs.
• Maintain & provide all shipping papers and hazardous materials registration.
• Maintain and update files of annual cargo tank inspections for fuel and LP tanks. Ensure that all VK/IP’s testing is completed on time and submit the vapor tightness test to the IEPA for fuel trucks.
• Coordinate insurance, inspections and other required credentials with petroleum terminals to ensure access for petroleum trucks, trailers and drivers.
• Review and update FMCSA MOTUS including the MCS 150 as required or as needed
• Maintain company vehicle registration for all vehicles. Track mileage and fuel consumed for mileage and apportioned plate vehicles.
• Check the company’s CSA score when the SMS system updates
• Submit quarterly tax information for apportioned plate vehicles.
• Complete quarterly KYU taxes for vehicles over 55,000lbs

• Normally requires an associate degree with at least two years’ related work experience.
• Leadership skills and the ability to achieve results through others.
• Proven professional communication, persuasion, presentation and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, planning, organization, problem-solving, time management, and “attention to detail” skills.
• Proven team building skills and the ability to work independently and, in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven computer skills including Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes.
• Willing to work additional hours beyond what is considered normal.
• A valid driver’s license with appropriate class of CDL and endorsements as determined by supervisor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HAZWOPER certification of at least the 8hr operations level.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Class A operator certification from the OSFM.

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