EH&S Manager (Health and Safety Focus)

Position Summary

The EHS Manager will be responsible for leadership and execution of EHS responsibilities including development of safe work practices, providing EHS leadership in incident reviews and root cause analysis, active involvement in case management during incident response, serving as an expert resource to all levels of the organization in application of EHS best practices, and process improvement efforts at the Corporate or Regional level. This position will actively lead and support company EHS initiatives in addition to playing an active role in influencing corporate safety strategy. The position will be responsible for supervising and developing a staff of employees and supervisors and overseeing day to day processes and evaluating team's work within multiple operational disciplines. This position understands the purpose and cross functional impact of processes and has a command of EHS principles and procedures. In addition to management responsibilities, this position may also encompass technical responsibilities of a senior level EHS Specialist.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

- Actively lead, coordinate, and prioritize environmental, health and safety management systems at a Regional or Corporate level to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and with internal expectations and goals. Ensure company meets all compliance obligations.

- Lead in the development, implementation and administration of contractor safety management program and review contractor's EHS performance to ensure work is performed in line with our company's EHS expectations.

- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance with State, Federal and local regulations and internal policies, procedures and practices in our operated assets.

- Prepare and deliver meaningful EHS information, performance metrics, analysis and reports at a Regional or Corporate level. Review data analysis and advise on continuous improvement in EHS programs. Review internal and regulatory EHS reports as necessary.

- Identify, recommend and implement best practices and improvements to EHS processes including EHS SWP reviews and updates at the Regional and Corporate level.

- Lead injury and illness case management efforts during incident occurrence. Provide coaching during incident investigation and support in generation of recommended corrective actions.

- Conduct EHS prescreen of potential new vendors/contractors to ensure EHS performance aligns with SM’s expectations.

- Supervise and provide performance management for staff. Complete Mid-year and Year end Performance reviews.

- Stay appraised of new OSHA, TRRC, EPA, and other laws and regulations and their impact on our oil and gas operations. Guide efforts at the Regional or Corporate level to implement programs to ensure compliance with new laws and regulations.

- Other duties as assigned.

Computer/Software Applications

Proficient computer literacy. Is an expert in the application of common business tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Apply conceptual knowledge to environmental and supporting applications. Advanced ability to lead adoption of new and changing systems and applications. Advanced understanding and application of system support and data governance strategy.

Required Education:

- B.S. degree in Environment, Health, and Safety field, chemistry, engineering or related science is required or equivalent work experience and training which included positions of safety leadership.

- Professional Safety and/or Environmental Certification is preferred. Examples include BCSP certifications such as the OHST, CHST, ASP, or CSP designations

Required Experience:

- Minimum of 10 years of oil and gas experience including 5 years of EHS experience required. Minimum 3 years’ management experience preferred.

- Must have a valid driver's license

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.