HSE Manager

SSA Marine; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SSA Marine is seeking an HSE Manager to oversee occupational safety and health across Brunswick, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. You will lead the safety program, drive incident investigations, and collaborate with local management to enforce policies and training.

The role requires at least 5 years in HSE, CSP/OHST preferred, and the ability to travel 50% to support regional operations. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related field; extensive experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Professional safety certifications such as CSP or OHST preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in occupational health, safety and environmental management in marine/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and environmental programs across Brunswick and Jacksonville locations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies to reach operational excellence.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and preventive actions.
• Analyze trends, maintain accident statistics, and report regional performance.
• Conduct compliance training and coordinate with legal and safety teams.

Skills

Safety leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene

CSP or OHST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary/Objective: Reporting to the Regional HSE Director, the HSE Manager is responsible for overseeing the occupational safety and health performance for assigned locations. This includes working with local management to recommend, develop, implement, and monitor all safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure operational excellence. This position is based out of our Brunswick office, but it will also cover our Jacksonville, FL office. 50% travel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops, performs, and maintains safety activities in assigned locations. Drives safety vision, mission, and culture within the site locations.
• Effectively communicates and implements safety procedures and programs to drive results within the region. Promotes actions in reducing employee risk by planning and executing safety strategies. Promotes a behavior-based safety environment.
• Feeds data to support established key performance indicators.
• Investigate all incidents to determine root cause and identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to the development and communication of Safety Alerts with the organization based upon incident investigations. Compile reports detailing performance against targets at the local level.
• Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends for the region, propose and recommend remedial action. Facilitate all incidents and near-misses to be investigated, train employees on how to prepare reports of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence, and implement approved course of action.
• Maintain a working knowledge of HSE-related regulatory requirements.
• Support education for assigned locations in alignment with incident-free culture and assume personal responsibility for safe work practices in all operations.
• Conduct regulatory health, safety, and environmental awareness compliance meetings and training for staff at assigned locations.
• Support local management by working with the Legal Department, 3rd Party and Safety Leaders to mitigate OSHA citations and assist in general liability claims litigation.
• Review and complete detailed written reports on safety and environmental audits as required.
• Communicate and train staff on the Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for assigned locations.
• Facilitate and/or serve as an active participant within local union/port authority meetings (Joint Safety Committee and Accident Review Boards, etc.) to continually promote and strengthen the safety culture improvement.
• Perform daily interaction with managers, staff, and auditors. Periodic interaction with local emergency response groups and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the management of the Regional Safety Incentive Program
• Perform other duties as assigned that are in line with corporate directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a concentration in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field. Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of occupational health, safety, and environmental management in positions of responsibility, preferably in the marine and logistical environment or similar field.
• Contribute to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a successful multi-site occupational health, safety, and environmental program.
• Familiarity with established maritime safety programs, as well as applicable ISO programs. Experience with local, state, and federal regulators such as the United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducting marine facility inspections.
• Familiarity with relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other regulatory bodies applicable to the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Hazardous Material Handling in a transportation and maritime environment. Knowledge of general computer applications (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time management skills balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving medical and/or personnel issues and concerns.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced operational environment.

Work Environment

• This position is based out of our Brunswick office, but it will also cover our Jacksonville, FL office. 50% travel.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.
• Required job duties may be partially performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Exposure to computer screens.Will be required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on an as-needed basis.
• May be required to travel domestically or internationally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees (and their families)
• Basic life insurance
• Accidental death insurance
• Paid disability insurance
• Paid parental leave if eligible
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Company holidays if eligible
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty
• 401k plan
• Retirement plan
• Discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer