About SkyWestWith over 13,000 aviation professionals operating thousands of daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to hundreds of destinations across North America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has a fleet of nearly 450 aircraft. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest's industry-leading workforce and excellent leadership team have consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry.
SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:
- 401(k) match
- Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
- Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
- Discounted and standby travel privileges worldwide for you and your family with all four of our major partners (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines)
Primary Job DutiesWe are currently looking for a leader to oversee the Corporate Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials and Environmental Programs. In this position, you will be expected to:
- Oversight of the SkyWest (DG/HM) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance programs
- Ensuring Company policies and guidelines relating to DG/HM and EPA requirements are documented, implemented and followed to achieve regulatory compliance and safety objectives
- Establishing and updating all policies, procedures, instructions, and information contained in DG/HM and associated environmental manuals
- Maintaining knowledge of all current IATA, ICAO, PHMSA and applicable CFRs specific to DG/HM transportation by air
- Ensuring distribution of addendums to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Reviewing partner carrier DG/HM programs for impact on SkyWest Airlines
- Ensuring compliance of DG/HM regulatory and safety requirements
- Maintaining knowledge of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and requirements
- Ensuring Storm Water and Air Quality permits are acquired as needed for SkyWest operations
- Investigating, responding to and closing DG/HM and EPA findings and compliance actions
- Functioning as the DG/HM and EPA subject matter expert
- Attending Company and industry DG/HM working group meetings
- Creating and updating training materials as needed
- Serving on the Chemical Review Committee
- Reviewing and updating Company DG/HM and Environmental manuals
- Developing Monthly Safety Topics for Facility Safety Committees
- Performing Risk Assessments, as required
- Performing Hazard Assessments of SkyWest facilities
- Generating employee safety recommendations to all departments
- Serving as the DG/HM Manager-on-Duty by being available 24/7 for operational questions and events
Minimum Requirements- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively manage time
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience with the entire Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- At least two years of experience as a ground operations employee, DG/HM shipping or similar experience in a related field
- Knowledge of Safety Management System methodology (SMS)
- Ability to comfortably address, communicate and interact with large audiences
- Proficiency in presentation skills, including verbal and written communication
- Ability to travel frequently
- Ability to work cooperatively with other departments, leadership, industry partners and regulatory agencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings
- Demonstrated ability to build influence across departments around Company strategies
- Demonstrated analytical and resolution skills
Physical and Other Requirements- Sitting for extended periods of time in front of computer
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to pass airline and airport background checks
- Position will be based in either St. George, UT or Salt Lake City, UT
- Top candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please keep an eye on your email inbox for further instructions.
Preferred Skills:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in a related field
- Current knowledge of IATA, ICAO, PHMSA and applicable CFRs specific to DG/HM transportation by air
- Current knowledge or experience with EPA regulations and requirements
- Knowledge of CFRs, Company policies and procedures relating to DG/HM and EPA
- Working knowledge of shipping DG/HM by air
