HSE Business Unit Manager /Sprague US Terminals

Company Overview:

Energy is always evolving. At Hartree Partners, we use our decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to explore the opportunities this evolution provides. We assist our customers in participating in new markets and navigating their complexities for maximum revenues at minimum risk.

We provide a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1997, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in many financial centers around the world. Hartree Partners LP is owned by the company’s Managing Partners, senior staff, and Oaktree Capital.

Find out more about us by visiting our website at: http://www.hartreepartners.com/

Job Summary:

This position acts as a critical link between Hartree HSE and our business units. As the HSE Business Unit Manager you will have the responsibility for the overall HSE compliance of the Sprague US Terminals business unit. In this position, you will report to the Director of Risk Compliance and work closely with the corporate environment, safety, and sustainability teams to achieve HSE related goals, objectives, performance standards, and to ensure regulatory compliance. You will directly support the Sprague US Terminals business unit leadership to advise, consult, and develop strategic plans to address HSE related issues and initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Liaison between the business unit (Sprague US Terminals) and Hartree HSE to drive overall performance on HSE related goals and objectives, standardization, regulatory compliance, permitting requirements, HSE initiatives, and the development of the business unit HSE budget
• Work closely with the corporate HSE teams on any major emergency responses, media issues, agency inspections, regulatory violations, internal audits, customer audits, and high HSE risk related issues
• Manage day-to-day HSE field compliance matters within the Sprague US Terminals business unit
• Implement and update HSE policies and procedures, regulatory compliance plans, permitting requirements, HSE training, and emergency preparedness
• Manage HSE and security incident investigations, reporting, and lessons learned
• Work with corporate HSE to track and report business unit specific HSE key performance indicator
• Maintain the business unit HSE Management System to ensure proper recordkeeping of all HSE related data
• Maintain good working relationships with local, state, provincial, and federal regulators
• Be the primary Sprague US Terminals business unit lead for all government HSE inspections and/or audits

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, or HSE related field
• Minimum 10 years of directly related professional experience in HSE and Security
• Demonstrate knowledge of, field compliance experience, and interaction with regulators from EPA, USCG, OSHA, and Local/State environmental agencies
• Proven experience in implementing various HSE and security compliance programs, emergency responses, incident investigations, and various agency reports
• Must be familiar with various compliance plans such as SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, ERAP, FPP, EAP, P2/WMP, GHG
• Must have completed training in OSHA general H&S industry, HAZWOPER, and RCRA, including annual refreshers, as necessary
• Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills leading to decision making required.
• Experience in bulk fuel oil terminal and associated pipeline operations are highly desired.
• Must have keen ability to develop excellent working relationships with people of varied backgrounds and levels of responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interactions both internal and external are required