Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from USA Compression
Job overview
The Central Safety Manager at USA Compression leads regional safety programs to improve safety outcomes and ensure compliance across multiple states, impacting operational safety culture and performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading a team of safety coordinators, monitoring safety KPIs, coaching and developing safety skills, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting driver safety programs, conducting audits, and assisting with incident investigations to enhance safety culture and performance.
Experience and skills
Requires minimum five years in HSE leadership, preferably with a four-year degree, experience in Oil and Gas industry, strong knowledge of safety management and regulations, leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Work environment and culture
The company emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence in a field-oriented, safety-critical environment with significant travel and varied working conditions.
Company information
USA Compression Partners, LP is a technology-driven natural gas compression service provider with over 800 employees across 18 states, committed to safety and superior customer service.
Team overview
The Safety Manager leads a geographically dispersed team of field safety coordinators across the Central Region including Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana.
Job location and travel
The position covers the Central Region with operations in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana, requiring approximately 60% travel and work in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its hands-on leadership in field safety across multiple states, significant travel, and direct impact on safety culture and compliance in a hazardous industry environment.
Company overview
USA Compression is a leading provider of natural gas compression services, primarily serving customers in the oil and gas industry. They generate revenue by leasing and operating compression equipment that helps transport natural gas from production sites to end users. Founded in 1998, the company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, positioning itself as a key player in the midstream energy sector. Their extensive fleet and commitment to customer service have established them as a reliable partner in the industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) leadership, particularly your ability to lead and develop safety teams across multiple locations, aligning with USA Compression’s Central Safety Manager role.
Highlight your expertise in monitoring and improving safety KPIs, conducting compliance audits, and implementing safety programs in operational environments similar to natural gas compression or oil and gas sectors.
Apply to the position through USA Compression’s official corporate careers page and also on LinkedIn, as these platforms are commonly used by the company for recruitment and increase your chances of visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Safety or Operations divisions at USA Compression on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company safety initiatives or asking about challenges in maintaining safety across dispersed teams to build rapport.
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