Vessel Quality Safety and Environmental (VQSE) Manager

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC seeks a Vessel Quality Safety and Environmental Manager (VQSE) in Paducah, KY, to oversee safety, compliance, and environmental programs across river operations.

The role requires evaluating regulations, leading investigations, and developing training, audits, and corrective actions. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential; travel is approximately 40% with regular vessel visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in investigations, audits and inspections preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Coast Guard and OSHA compliance by studying regulations and conducting inspections.
• Lead accident prevention through investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Develop safety training and awareness programs for employees.
• Represent the company at US Coast Guard, Industry and OSHA meetings.
• Provide safety data analysis, publish reports and audit actions.
• Maintain safe work environments and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Perform on-call rotation covering nights and weekends.
• Travel to vessels up to 40% of the time.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Auditing/Inspection experience

investigation skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Title: Vessel Quality Safety and Environmental Manager (VQSE)

Reports to: Director of Safety & Compliance

Division: River

Location: Paducah, KY

About Marquette:

Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.

• Ensure U.S. Coast Guard and OSHA compliance by studying and interpreting regulations and standards; conducting inspections, identifying problems, developing solutions, accompanying and working with inspectors or boarding teams.
• Lead accident prevention practices through investigation; identify root causes of accidents and recommend policies and procedures.
• Prepare employees for safe work by developing and disseminating safety information; assist in development of orientation and awareness training, conducting safety training and work audits.
• Represent the company by attending US Coast Guard, Industry and OSHA sponsored meetings.
• Maintain safety awareness by providing information relevant to the operation of both vessel and shore side facilities, conduct inspections, recommend improvements, and coach crews.
• Recommend purchase of safety equipment by evaluating products and provide technical expertise in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide safety information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; publish reports; develop both audit and corrective action plans; write periodic articles for company newsletters; draft safety alerts to vessels and shore facilities; maintain OSHA records; submit US Coast Guard and OSHA reports.
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environments by understanding current and proposed legislations; adhere to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alert management regarding concerns.
• Improve safety management job knowledge by attending workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; benchmark practices; participate in professional and industry safety advocacy groups such as AWO Inter-Regional Safety Committee.
• Contribute to safety and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests for assistance or recommendations; help others achieve their safety-related performance objectives and goals.
• Audit AWO Alternate Security Program and implementation.
• Perform on-call rotation ensuring coverage over nights and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills required.
• Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks with moderate supervision required.
• Experience in areas of investigation, audit and inspection preferred.
• Demonstrated skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office required.
• Travel 40%; Visit vessels minimum of once per quarter.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Ability to take and pass an approved auditor course.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

• Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!