Blessey Marine Services, Inc. owns and operates one of the youngest multi-faceted inland tank barge and vessel fleets in the United States.
We are in search of a Health, Safety & Environmental Supervisor for our Channelview, TX location.
JOB TITLE: Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor
(Houston)
DEPARTMENT: Health, Safety and Environmental
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Administer Health,
Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and training as outlined in the
Quality Management System Manual by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct Safety Inspections on
vessels and follow-up with maintenance, operations and vessels on
corrective actions.
- Alternate Qualified Individual for
oil and chemical spills.
- Train crew in QMS Policies and
Procedures.
- Assist in DOT/USCG Drug and Alcohol
tests.
- Monitor records of training, safety
meeting/minutes drills submitted by vessels.
- Hold Lesson Plans on vessels with
crewmembers.
- Monitor all Safety programs.
- Keep records for and oversee
benzene monitoring program.
- Involvement in new construction of
vessels for Safety.
- Rotation on-call for personal
injuries and spills.
-Coordinating
transportation needs with Personnel.
-Verification
via phone & letter to medical facility.
-Message
distributed to in-house group via computer on incident for information
purposes.
-Dialogue
with Claims Department on incident.
-Replace
drug testing kit.
- Calibrate H2S Meters on vessels,
maintain data base and handle maintenance, repairs and replacements of
same.
- Respirator Fit Test and renew H2S, Benzene,
Acrylonitrile and bottle watch training recertifications.
- Perform incident investigations
involving property damages, injuries and product releases to deck or into
water.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to order
necessary PPE for crewmembers as needed.
- Coordinate with Purchasing safety
items for new vessels.
- Restock boat and barge spill kits.
- May be required to attend AWO or
other industry meetings/seminars.
- Research and oversee implementation
and use of new safety equipment for vessels.
- Participate in Safety Department
presentations and/or training at Captain’s Meetings and Tankerman
Meetings.
- Assist, as requested, the Port
Captains, Governmental Affairs Manager or Risk Manager in accident
investigations for spills, property claims, etc.
- Follow-up with injured employees
via phone or visits from date of accident to return to work.
- Distribute mail to vessels.
- Participate in customer audits and
USCG inspections as requested.
- Assist in conducting Sub M required
vessel internal audits.
- Attend training as necessary to
perform job and increase safety knowledge.
- May be required to ride vessels for
several days and monitor daily operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to read, write and
speak clearly in the English language.
- High school diploma or general
education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or
training preferred.
- Knowledge of Coast Guard regulations pertaining to towing
vessels and tank barges preferred.
- Previous experience on towboats and tank barges
required.
- Proficiency in or knowledge of a
variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to
Excel and Microsoft Word software.
- High level of interpersonal skills
to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Background in safety, vessel
inspections, and writing policies and procedures preferred.
- Ability to operate most standard
office equipment.
- Attention to detail in composing,
typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting
deadlines.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a
TWIC card.
- Must maintain a clear driving
record and be insurable through our automobile insurance carrier.
- HAZWOPER trained to respond to oil and chemical
spills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability
to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability
to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This
position requires driving a vehicle as necessary for errands and business
related meetings. Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a Motor
Vehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid driver's license
in their state of residence.
Travel
to/from tow boats within local areas as required. Overnight travel is required; must be able to
travel with possible overnight stay on vessels.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
For full physical requirements, please visit www.blessey.com/careers.
www.blessey.com
Blessey Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
