What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dredge position at Weeks Marine, Inc.?
About the Role
The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) position in the Dredging Division coordinates and administers Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities on all Weeks Marine, Inc. (WMI) project locations in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
Weeks Marine is a leading provider of dredging services, with a vast reach and deep expertise that enables us to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors.
This position will be worked on a 17 & 11 rotational schedule, meaning 17 days at work and 11 days off, 12-hour shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand basic principles of Dredging operations on projects and have the ability to review and decipher company policies/procedures and enforce them in conjunction with project personnel
- Assist the SSHO Supervisor and Dredging HSE Manager in the implementation of the WMI Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) development, as well as site/contractual client specific HSE policies for project locations
- Perform hazard identification and analyses, inspections, incident management and investigation, reporting, per WMI and contractual requirements
- Acquire, maintain, and deliver up-to-date records, incident reports, training records, in conjunction with Corporate Risk and Dredging HSE requirements
- Ability to progressively learn all disciplines of dredging operations including hydraulic cutterhead, hopper, and clamshell dredging and become familiar with complex dredging operations and maintenance
Requirements:
- 5 years of cumulative construction or general industry related safety experience, within the last ten years, managing or implementing a SOH program on projects similar in industry type, size, and complexity
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Sciences preferred
- Ability to work rotational shift 17 days on; 11 days off, 12-hour shifts, additional hours as needed
- Proficient skills in standard office software packages
- Ability to maintain competency through 8-hours of documented formal, on-line, or self-study HSE coursework annually
- This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language
We Offer:
- A comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry
- Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
- Life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
