Industrial Safety Specialist; Marine Terminal

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Medical Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Assist in the development, implementation and enforcement of all safety and environmental policies/procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Assist in the development and implementation of procedures within the organization that effectively control accident and health exposures in the workplace. Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

• Minimum (3) years of safety working experience at industrial sites comparable to a terminal environment.
• In lieu of safety experience in comparable industrial sites, a bachelor’s degree in safety related field with knowledge of the O.S.H.A regulations and D.O.T.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate in English (read, write and speak) effectively in a business environment at an Intermediate level.
• Must possess Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have a clean, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment in determining hazardous situations/scenarios while performing audits.
• Must be able to think logically and analyze (problem solve; collect data and draw valid conclusions).
• Must be able to consistently meet deadlines
• Must be able to initiate and complete relevant metric reports
• Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision while abiding by company guidelines. Strong self-initiative.
• Must be able deal effectively with employees and the public. Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Must have high energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities
• Must have strong time-management and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize.
• Must have flexibility to work extended hours, holidays and weekends, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience in the maritime industry.
• Knowledge of EPA and DEP
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (read, write and speak) effectively in a business environment at an Intermediate level.

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
• Develop, implement and ensure compliance of all safety policies/procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as established company policy.
• Coordinate and conduct Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure that corrective actions are performed on all deficiencies or hazards discussed and/or identified.
• Perform Safety Accident Investigations as needed and ensure that they are completed in a timely manner and that preventative action has been implemented.
• Coordinate communication of accident and prevention measures to all applicable departments and employees.
• Perform Drug and Alcohol tests on employees when necessary and/or as part of the Safety Accident Investigation Process
• Conduct audits and inspections…