IAD Ramp Safety Advocate

Swissport International AG; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport International AG, a global aviation services leader, seeks a Safety Advocate to manage Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental activities at the station, with a focus on reducing injuries and asset damage.

The role is full-time in Minnesota, paying $21.00 per hour, with benefits including health and wellness plans, 401(k) with company match, vacation, sick time, and company holidays. You will lead audits, investigations, risk assessments, and safety promotions across the station.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the station risk register and ensure it is followed.
• Conduct safety and quality audits and training as directed.
• Lead accident/incident investigations when required.
• Coordinate safety and quality initiatives and report trends.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and audit schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety consciousness

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Safety Advocate is responsible for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental activities at the station with an objective of reducing employee injuries, aircraft and equipment damage. Responsible for the tasks below as well as being a subject expert on various processes/systems/procedures as defined by the Station QHSE Manager.

The expected pay rate is $21.00/hour. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Ensure the station risk register is completed, maintained, and followed.
• Ensures safety and quality audits are conducted, reviewed and closed.
• Assists in the development of audit plans for the station.
• Conducts and/ assists accident/incident investigations, as required.
• Conducts safety and quality audits and QHSE training within the station, as directed.
• Coordinates safety and quality initiatives.
• Reviews station employee injury trends and direct corrective action.
• Reviews aircraft damage and directs corrective action.
• Conducts risk assessments as directed. Ensures Risk Assessments are completed.
• Coordinates safety promotion and quality initiatives.
• Reviews and coordinates the Quality Management System completeness and ensures the system is kept current.
• Provides station leadership with periodic progress reports, audit schedules and assessments of safety and quality programs.
• Completes projects/assignments as directed by station QHSE Manager.
• Provide reports (as required) to HOA/Region/Station regarding trends, performance, gaps, etc. or other reports as directed.
• Hold periodic safety meetings with management and employees at the station.
• Posting all safety information from local, corporate and customer communications
• Maintain the safety board(s) with new information
• Participate in daily briefings
• Complete at least two (2) audits per shift
• Peer to peer coaching
• Moderate monthly safety meetings
• Conduct audits in accordance with the Swissport NAA audit program and carrier programs
• Assist in the preparation and publishing regular safety and operational briefings
• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of audit findings, comprehensive fixes and trends
• Communicate daily with Duty Managers in order to coordinate tasks for the day and communicate safety findings/concerns

Your profile

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Must be able to work in teams with minimal supervision
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to lift up 50 pounds

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!