Marine Terminal Safety & Compliance Specialist

Jacintoport International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Supplemental Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Jacintoport International in Houston, TX seeks a Safety Specialist to assist in development and enforcement of safety and environmental policies in a terminal environment. You will review work environments, design programs to prevent hazards, and ensure procedures meet state and federal regulations.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a high school diploma or higher, and a relevant safety degree or equivalent experience; expect regular audits, incident investigations,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of safety working experience at industrial sites comparable to a terminal environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety related field with knowledge of OSHA and DOT.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English (read, write and speak) effectively in a business environment at an intermediate level.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have a clean, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment in determining hazardous situations/scenarios while performing audits.
• Must be able to think logically and analyze (problem solve; collect data and draw valid conclusions).
• Must be able to consistently meet deadlines
• Must be able to initiate and complete relevant metric reports
• Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision while abiding by company guidelines. Strong self-initiative.
• Must be able deal effectively with employees and the public. Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Must have high energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities
• Must have strong time-management and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize.
• Must have flexibility to work extended hours, holidays and weekends, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines
• Develop, implement and ensure compliance of all safety policies/procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as established company policy.
• Coordinate and conduct Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure that corrective actions are performed on all deficiencies or hazards discussed and/or identified.
• Perform Safety Accident Investigations as needed and ensure that they are completed in a timely manner and that preventative action has been implemented.
• Coordinate communication of accident and prevention measures to all applicable departments and employees.
• Perform Drug and Alcohol tests on employees when necessary and/or as part of the Safety Accident Investigation Process
• Conduct audits and inspections of the workplace. Make suggestions to correct deficiencies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Update and maintain all department logs, employee files and company records as necessary to demonstrate compliance with all state and federal laws and programs in the areas of Health, Safety, Environmental and Hazardous Materials compliance.
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with established procedures, company policy, local and federal rules and regulations.
• Coordinate, assist and perform Safety Trainings as deemed necessary by Management
• Work closely with Safety Team to coordinate and carry out special projects
• Assist contractors who are working on projects affecting the facilities
• Assess new developments in the health, environmental, and safety field that may have application to the company’s operations
• Maintain communication with all levels of state and federal compliance bodies as necessary.
• Prepare reports as needed
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times

Skills

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

English communication

Driver's license

Auditing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety related field

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jacintoport International in Houston, TX seeks a Safety Specialist to assist in development and enforcement of safety and environmental policies in a terminal environment. You will review work environments, design programs to prevent hazards, and ensure procedures meet state and federal regulations.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a high school diploma or higher, and a relevant safety degree or equivalent experience; expect regular audits, incident investigations,