Sr Mgr Environmental Health & Safety (Partially Work From Home)

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.

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Job Summary

The Senior Manager Environmental, Health, and Safety ensures the continuous improvement and development of UGIs safety and environmental health management systems to ensure compliance of regulatory requirements, as well as support the safety culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate compliance of federal and state safety and environmental regulations, and corporate environmental & safety standards and guidelines. Direct the EHS Department to make corrective or preventive measures to ensure these compliance regulations/standards are met. Develop annual work plans for the department.
• Provide strategy and oversight to the Manufactured Gas Plant remediation program.
• Provide tactical leadership to the Safety Culture Program. Assist with the on-going Safety Culture improvement strategy.
• Maintains corporate program to track, evaluate and investigate worker injuries and motor vehicle accidents. Work on incorporating new reporting software to compile safety documentation. Works with other departments to educate importance of complete documentation and record keeping related to OSHA recordable and motor vehicle incidents.
• Maintains working knowledge of new developments in the industry and government regulations. Involved in industry associations including the American Gas Association, North East Gas Association and others as applicable to stay current in the field and contribute to the shaping of the industry in Safety and Environmental.
• Reviews, completes, submits, and maintains all required environmental and Safety reporting. Provide oversight and cross functional support of environmental permitting with the engineering and construction departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and form cross functional partnerships (internal and external).
• Knowledge of UGIs Safety and Environmental programs.
• Knowledge of Environmental remediation as it pertains to manufactured gas plants and PAs Act 2.
• Knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards and Construction standards.
• Budget development and management of budgets.
• Employee development and performance management.
• Excellent Communication Skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Environmental Regulations.
• Ability to lead meetings with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in critical thinking and problem solving.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Construction Sciences or other related discipline.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in EHS.
• PMP certification a plus, Masters in leadership or business a plus.

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance

• disability plans

• 401(k) matched savings plan

• paid vacation

• company stock purchase program

• wellness programs

• tuition reimbursement

• paid parental leave

• paid volunteer time

• adoption assistance

UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.