Akutan: EHS Specialist

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for administering EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training at assigned location(s) to ensure compliance with all Company standards and governmental regulations that protect Trident employees and assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements, and oversees the administration of policies and procedures for all areas of the facility.
• Partners with Plant Management, Human Resources and Corporate Safety to deploy and implement the Trident Safety Process and to fully prepare or maintain facilities for OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) accreditation.
• Mitigates risk by overseeing inspection procedures to identify and address areas presenting hazard or risk.
• Follows reporting procedures to track and document inspection findings.
• Evaluates hazardous conditions or practices and develops and implements effective and sustainable hazard control practices and programs.
• Implements training programs to cover emergency procedures, environmental compliance, workplace safety, and other areas consistent with governmental regulations and business needs.
• Ensures compliance by overseeing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations other regulatory related activities and procedures.
• Establishes, tracks, and delivers workers’ compensation cost reduction and containment practices and procedures.
• Plans and directs safety and industrial hygiene services and monitors third party administration of the Workers Compensation program.
• Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place and adhered to in case of release of or exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants
• Maintains all required documentation for regulatory and Company compliance.
• Oversees or monitors safety committee, meetings, and related activities.
• Implements annual Trident Internal Safety audits, Tabletop and Drill activities.
• Provides support during OSHA, EPA, and any other regulatory audits.
• Oversees safety and environmental processes related to the Trident Performance System.
• Meets safety and risk management goals by implementing training programs consistent with governmental regulations and business and customer needs.
• Manages and maintain training records.
• Acts as subject Matter Expertise (SME) with the “Safety Culture Spectrum” and drives ownership within the leadership team(s)
• Identifies sources of safety and health risk and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Performs risk analysis/JSA/JHA on job tasks. Maintains lock-out tag-out (LOTO) program.
• Investigates fatalities or serious injuries near misses that occur at company facilities.
• Works with various departments, Plants, Vessels and Operations to ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to potential storm water pollutants and/or hazardous materials.

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