Health Safety Environmental Supervisor

Blessey Marine Services Inc. owns and operates one of the youngest multifaceted 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 HealthSafety and Environmental policies procedures and training as outlined in theQuality Management System Manual by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct Safety Inspections on vessels and followup 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 oncall for personal injuries and spills.

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Verificationvia phone & letter to medical facility.

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• 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 Captains Meetings and Tankerman Meetings.
• Assist as requested the Port Captains Governmental Affairs Manager or Risk Manager in accident investigations for spills property claims etc.
• Followup 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

Abilityto read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professionaljournals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports businesscorrespondence and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions fromgroups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Abilityto apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions topractical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Abilityto define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concretevariables.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Thisposition requires driving a vehicle as necessary for errands and businessrelated meetings. Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a MotorVehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid drivers licensein their state of residence.

Travelto/from tow boats within local areas as required. Overnight travel is required; must be able totravel with possible overnight stay on vessels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For full physical requirements please visitwww.blessey/careers.

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Blessey Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.