Safety Manager – Region 2

Status: Exempt

Location: Remote – must reside within 50 miles of one of the following base locations:

Kalispell, Montana

Lewiston, Idaho

Spokane Washington $84,000-$126,001

Region: Extends from Spokane to Kalispell (and beyond)

Pay Range is dependent on working location.

About the Company 

NorthStar Energy connects a family of fuel distribution companies serving communities and industries across the Western United States. Our operating companies deliver petroleum products and lubricants safely and efficiently throughout Alaska, Hawaii, California, and the Pacific Northwest.

Each company maintains its own local identity and expertise while operating within a distributed model that leverages NorthStar’s shared services in finance & accounting, legal & compliance, pricing & supply, human resources, marketing, and technology. Guided by shared values of safety, integrity, and operational excellence, NorthStar provides the strategic guidance and collaboration that help our teams strengthen performance, share best practices, and grow sustainably.

Together, our 1,000+ employees form a network of trusted brands — delivering energy that fuels people, businesses, and communities every day.

Learn more at www.nsenergy.com.

Together, these companies serve customers across the Western United States — each maintaining its own local identity and expertise while benefiting from shared services, strategic guidance, and operational support provided by NorthStar Energy.

Job Summary

Region: Extends from Spokane to Kalispell (and beyond)

Develops, coordinates, and implements occupational safety policies and procedures to ensure effective safety operations and foster a proactive safety culture, principally working with the Coleman Oil Company, LLC family of companies. Collaborates cross-functionally to educate and support operational leaders across Transportation, Tankwagon, Retail, and Propane teams. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations—including Workers’ Compensation, Department of Transportation (DOT), OSHA, and NFPA—as well as industry standards and best practices.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Works collaboratively with the leadership, and employees at all levels to develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies and procedures across assigned areas.
• Collaborates with leadership in establishing safety goals and performance metrics. 
• Works with Safety team and managers to create and implement safety initiatives and integrate safety considerations into daily operations.
• Creates a proactive safety culture, where speaking up is the norm and hazards are recognized and remedied.
• Familiar with propane operations and understands the risks of propane.
• Performs safety audits, risk assessments, and process reviews of assigned areas at Coleman offices, Coleman bulk plants, Coleman convenience stores, warehouses and terminals.  
• Puts a stop to operations and activities that could harm employees, customers, or equipment. 

• Ensures new and existing employees receive proper safety training.

• Reviews safety training and documentation, making revisions, improvements, and updates as needed. Recommends training based on corrective actions, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts employee training on safety culture and applicable safety standards.
• Enters incident information in safety management software program as soon as notified of incident.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and near-misses using Root Cause Analysis. Documents findings and recommends corrective actions where needed.        Ensures all follow-up documentation is completed.
• Creates and submits all internal and external required safety reports, including OSHA 300 Logs. 
• Creates safety topics for department safety meetings across Coleman and attends meetings when possible. 
• Attends and participates in parent company’s safety meetings and presents incidents.
• Maintains and updates Operations and Procedure Safety Manual.
• Maintains and updates Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) Manual. Works with managers to ensure proper PPE supplies are available.

• Handles Workers Compensation claims administration, including reporting claims, corrective actions, monitoring claims, and working with claims examiners, managers, and employees on returning to work while maintaining confidential medical information.

• Attends industry functions as needed to stay abreast of any new safety tools and requirements.

• Participates in company-related safety training sessions. Attends safety seminars held by third-party entities and/or parent companies.

• Works with Safety team on special projects as needed.  
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

• 4-year degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations for the petroleum industry. 
• Previous experience in a Safety management role, preferably in the petroleum industry.
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and other relevant standards. 
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, NFPA, and other associated agencies involved in the petroleum industry.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to hold employees accountable for following safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work at any time of the day and week when an incident occurs.
• Aptitude for computer systems and Microsoft products.
• Extensive travel – approximately 50% of the time. 
• Ability to speak in front of groups and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Ability to influence others and take necessary actions to achieve desired results.
• Familiarity with CETP/Propane Education Program.

Benefits:

• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents
• Employer‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match plus an additional 3% discretionary contribution
• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• 9 company holidays + 2 personal holidays each year + sick one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked
• Up to $5,000 per year in charitable matched giving program to support causes and organizations you care about
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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