Safety and Compliance Manager

Description:

Safety and Compliance Manager

Company Overview

Prairie Field Services is a leading provider of oilfield hauling and logistics solutions operating across several key basins and states, including Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Colorado, and Montana. With a proven track record of reliability and performance, Prairie is committed to delivering superior customer service grounded in safety, integrity, and teamwork. Our field operations—including repair and maintenance—are based in Casper, Wyoming.

Position Summary

The Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining behavior-based safety programs that promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization. This role ensures full compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations while supporting operational excellence in all Prairie Field Services locations. In addition, this position oversees compliance management in several key areas, including DOT, ISNetworld (ISN), Veriforce, DISA, and customer-specific safety and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to strengthen and promote Prairie’s One Team, safety focused culture.
• Provide EHS leadership, guidance, and oversight to all levels of the organization.
• Serve as the company’s primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, external customers, and internal stakeholders on all safety and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee company compliance with DOT, ISN, Veriforce, DISA, and customer-driven requirements.
• Lead the company’s ‘Co-lab’ committee
• Lead the company’s employee recognition programs: Driver champ, Good Catch Program, KUDOS, etc.
• Assess operational practices, facilities, and procedures to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address safety concerns.
• Lead all incident investigations and root-cause analyses; maintain proper documentation and follow-up actions.
• Manage the IVMS (In-Vehicle Monitoring System) reporting and analytics program.
• Co-manage the Workers’ Compensation program in partnership with the HR Manager.
• Deliver safety training and mentorship to field and shop teams, ensuring consistent adherence to Prairie’s safety mission.
• Prepare and communicate safety metrics, reports, and updates to management and staff as needed.
• Collects, disseminates, and manages company-specific safety information through the EHS Insight program, including SWA, near miss, OSHA recordable, and Job Site Observations (JSOs).

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally within oilfield or energy operations.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Experience with ISNetworld, Veriforce, DISA, H2S, and SafeLand certification processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations, primarily in Texas.
• Ability to spend significant time in field environments observing operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Positive attitude, self-driven work ethic, and strong communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust across departments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 (exempt position)
• Bonus: Eligible for up to 20% annual performance bonus based on company results
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plan
• Employment contingent on successful background check and drug screening.
• Prairie Field Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mission:

To nurture a great company, bolstered by incredible employees and customers.

Mantra:

Hauling…done right!

Values:

Work hard with enthusiasm

Employee support ensures customers success

Do the right thing

One team, safety focused