Safety Coordinator

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for field safety leadership across Port Wilmington and supports the Mid-Atlantic Safety Director in the implementation and management of the HSE program.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Ensure Port Wilmington Safety Policy and OSHA Compliance is adhered to daily.
• Implement safety policies and procedures through direct interaction and group training.
• Inspect work sites to ensure working conditions are compliant with OSHA standards and Port Wilmington safety processes and procedures.
• Participate in regular safety and security audits on-site and coordinate corrective action feedback to Mid-Atlantic Safety Manager and operations management.
• Lead safety training, safety meetings and toolbox talks as assigned.
• Work with terminal warehouse management and ship superintendents to ensure all safety concerns are addressed timely.
• Monitor the execution and effectiveness of corrective action by working with terminal/warehouse management, ILA labor, and ship superintendents and the appropriate regulatory organization.
• Participate in and lead accident and incident investigation teams as assigned, ensuring that all incidents are properly reported, documented, and investigated.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company incident files and all required documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Will be required to walk, stand, and bend throughout the shift.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders, stairs, and equipment.
• Adapt to climates based on outside weather conditions, as well as indoor refrigerated warehouse spaces.
• Able to work in an environment with moving objects, and machinery.
• Must be able to work varied hours and shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Complete other duties as assigned by manager.

 Quality, Health and Safety, and Environment 

• Ensures that all health, safety, and security protocols are enforced and observed in all Company’s activities to protect the employees and the public.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and relevant industry standards of practice and commits to the continuous improvement of HSE.
• Provides strong visible commitment, leadership, and personal involvement in health, safety, security, and the environment and makes available the resources necessary to achieve our HSE objectives.
• Able to travel if/as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Educational Background

4-year degree preferred; Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering.

Technical Qualification / Certification

• OSHA Certifications preferred.
• Obtain and maintain TWIC credentials within 90 days of hire.
• Valid/unexpired driver’s license
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, ability to learn new software.

Related Work Experience

3-5 years of experience within the maritime industry and union labor management preferred