Safety Officer
TEL Staffing & HR
- Mobile, Alabama, United States
- Mobile, Alabama, United States
À propos
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs applicable to maritime and port operations. Ensure compliance with all company, client, federal, state, and local safety requirements. Conduct routine safety inspections of docks, terminals, warehouses, vessel operations, and support facilities. Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and implement corrective actions. Maintain safety records, logs, and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for management review. Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Maritime Standards, including: Shipyard Employment, Marine Terminals, Longshoring, and General Industry Standards. Maintain familiarity with USL&H requirements, Maritime Employer Liability exposures, Port Authority regulations, U.S. Coast Guard requirements, and client-specific safety programs. Assist management in maintaining compliance with insurance carrier loss-control recommendations. Monitor operations involving maritime employment and waterfront activities. Assist in identifying work activities subject to USL&H coverage under the situs and status tests. Participate in insurance audits and exposure reporting. Support proper classification and documentation of maritime labor activities. Coordinate with insurance representatives and loss-control consultants regarding maritime exposures and claims prevention. Conduct daily field visits to active job sites. Perform safety observations and behavior-based safety assessments. Verify compliance with PPE requirements, fall protection requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, respiratory protection programs, hot work requirements, rigging and lifting operations, forklift and heavy equipment operations. Stop work when imminent danger conditions exist. Conduct new hire safety orientations. Deliver recurring safety training and toolbox talks. Develop and maintain site-specific safety training materials. Ensure employee certifications remain current, including TWIC Credentials, OSHA Training, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Entry, Forklift Certifications, Rigging and Signal Person Certifications, Fall Protection Training. Maintain comprehensive training records and audit documentation. Respond to workplace accidents and incidents. Conduct investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions. Prepare incident reports and supporting documentation. Coordinate post-incident activities with management, HR, insurance carriers, and medical providers. Participate in return-to-work and injury management programs. Track corrective actions through completion. Serve as a safety liaison between the company and clients. Participate in client safety meetings and audits. Assist clients with safety-related concerns involving assigned personnel. Represent the company during regulatory inspections and compliance reviews. Maintain professional working relationships with regulatory agencies and industry partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 4–7 years of experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Maritime Operations or related field preferred. Minimum of 3–5 years of safety experience in one or more of the following: Port Operations, Maritime Operations, Shipyard Operations, Heavy Industrial Operations. Experience with USL&H-covered operations strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and maritime safety standards. Working knowledge of USL&H coverage and maritime liability exposures. Strong investigative and analytical skills. Excellent communication and training abilities. Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting software. Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as operationally required Must demonstrate the company Mission Statement in all job functions and day to day activities by providing an exceptional customer experience Must possess a high level of integrity and strives to always do the right thing Must demonstrate loyalty to the company, our clients, and our co-workers Must provide high quality services and strive for excellence in all we do Must demonstrate a high level of care and go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional customer experience Must be teamwork driven and can work well with others toward a common vision Must demonstrate good attendance and appropriate general hygiene and dress Excellent computer skills required Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions
Physical Demands
Ability to walk job sites, docks, and operational areas regularly Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed Capable of working in a dynamic, physically active environment Frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to manipulate, and reach with hands and arms
Required Credentials
Valid Driver's License Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Port Security Badge(s), as required Ability to pass client-required background screenings and drug testing Eligibility to access restricted maritime facilities and federally regulated port environments
Work Environment
This role operates within a port environment requiring frequent interaction with field personnel, clients, and operational teams. Exposure to outdoor conditions, variable weather, and active maritime operations is expected. This position operates in active port, terminal, and waterfront environments, including exposure to: Vessel operations and cargo handling areas Heavy equipment and industrial activity Outdoor weather conditions and variable terrain
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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