Program Manager, Safety and Occupational Health

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

This position pays between $78,640.00 to $98,300.00 and is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

About This Opportunity

At New Mexico Gas Company, we're proud of our world-class safety culture! We're seeking a Program Manager, Safety and Occupational Health who shares our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and the communities we're a part of. In this role, you will support the development of our company's safety culture, advise and guide our leaders through safety and occupational health compliance matters, and assist in accident root-case analysis for incidents. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.

• Works closely with Operations and Engineering to establish safety objectives and strategies for safety training and audits.
• Performs on-site field safety audits, site inspections, and on-the-job hazard analysis throughout the state.
• Reviews contractor safety plans and reviews contractor job sites for compliance.
• Provides technical and evaluation support for Safety and Health requirements in the field.
• Develops training media to support and provides technical assistance for training courses, plans, and corporate initiatives.
• Supports maintenance of company safety manual, including tracking change modifications, editing, and auditing to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates training requirements with Operations Supervisors to ensure that team members complete training requirements.
• Represents the company as a subject matter expert in support organizations.
• Participates in the budget preparation process regarding monetary resources to conduct safety activities.

Successful Candidate Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of related experience
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. 
• The ability to obtain and maintain all of the following: ASP or CSHO (Construction), First Aid CPR Trainer, Traffic Control Supervisor, and Soil Mechanics/Excavation Technician.
• Preferences: 
  • Experience with NMGC Gas Operations
  • One or more the of the following certifications: SHEP (Safety, Health, and Environmental Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CHSO (Certified Health and Safety Officer), First Aid CPR Trainer, Traffic Control Supervisor, Confined Space or Soil Mechanics/Excavation Technician

Working Conditions
Working outdoors in hot, humid, wet and/or cold conditions 75% of the work day. Working overtime and/or weekends, on-call. Frequent travel is required. Walking, bending, climbing 50% of the work day. Driving, sitting at the wheel of a truck, 35% of the work day. Lifting 20 lbs repeatedly on a daily basis and 65 lbs. infrequently