Job Description - Manager, SQE - Aviation (USA00037U)
SUMMARY: Manages all aspects of aviation fuel handling and quality control program, from receipt of product via barge, transport or aircraft, ensuring compliance with aviation industry standards and Crowley business unit policies and procedures. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining safety, quality, and environmental programs ensuring regulatory compliances, providing regulatory and technical support and training assistance at all levels within the organization.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides oversight and is a resource for terminal personnel to troubleshoot field aviation quality control tests; a team of quality representatives and/or specialists establishing work standards, performance objectives and enforcement through regular oversight. Ensures team standards are achieved and initiates improvement actions when necessary.
- Manages and maintains Crowley Fuels fuel handling and quality control program which includes compliance with fuel handling ASTM standards, aviation industry standards including ATA 103 Specification, monitoring terminal fuel handling and QC procedures and inspections.
- Develops, implements and maintains safety, health and/or environment management programs ensuring regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal levels.
- Provides regulatory and technical support and training assistance at all levels within the organization.
- Manages and/or participates in the investigation of incidents, identifying root causes; responsible for preparing reports, recommendations and oversight of all corrective actions.
- Develops standardization and best practices of safety processes, templates and practices.
- Works collaboratively with Governance and Operations to ensure documentation and execution of all policies and procedures.
- Reviews safety reports, corrective action requests, training, near misses, event reports, change of command forms etc.; and uses technical expertise to provide feedback and/or suggest improvements.
- Interprets and evaluates the data to identify, assess and mitigate safety, health, quality and environmental trends and opportunities; and develops appropriate controls to mitigate hazards related to high-risk operations.
- Champions the safety culture, performs operational assessments to review the effectiveness and efficiency of safety and environmental practices and procedures through onsite visits and regular communication.
- Identifies aviation training requirements and facilitates development and implementation of safety training programs.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, marine engineering, aviation, transportation or related scientific or management discipline; or a combination of post high school and experience equal to eight (8) years may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the aviation industry, maritime industry, bulk terminal storage, or armed forces; experience in fuel handling and quality control processes, petroleum oil lubes handling or fueling aircraft operations preferred.
- Understanding of ATA 103, API 1595, and NFPA 407 specifications.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Proficiency in safety and quality management systems.
- Understanding of environmental impact assessments and sustainability practices.
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively train employees and interact with regulatory agencies.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines.
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret safety, quality, and environmental data.
- Ability to identify and/or document existing and new trends, as well as evaluate and predict their impact on the organization.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related professional/company standards as well as applicable federal, state and/or local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
OTHER:
Ability to travel up to 25% or as necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures.
- May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment.
- Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders.
- May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.
Primary Location: US-AK-Anchorage
Work Locations: USA-AK-ANCHORAGE 201 ARCTIC SLOPE Anchorage 99518
Job: Legal
Organization: Crowley USD BU
Schedule: Full-time
Overtime Status: Exempt
Shift: Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Office/Remote) Employee