Tanker Safety Coordinator
Tanker Safety Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
Education: Maritime Academy graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in marine or safety field or acceptable technical and educational experience
Experience: Education/background in maritime industry required, with practical experience in safety management activities preferred.
Languages: English
Languages: English
Skills/Software:
A demonstrated ability to conduct incident reviews and accident investigations in accordance with Company procedures.
Working knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, ISPS Code, MTSA, OPA ’90 and other associated regulatory compliance requirements
Good documentation, writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Licenses/Certifications:
Traits: Ability to travel as necessary for projects, ability to work well with others, self-starter, proactive, flexible with work schedule, well organized. Possess or has the ability to obtain a Transportation Work Identification Card (TWIC), team-player, strong communication skills, self-motivator, able to travel as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge (HSSQE) - Working knowledge of Auditing, Behavioral Safety Systems, Risk Analysis, Emergency Response, Incident Command, Incident Investigation, Injury Case Management, Safe Working Practices, International Maritime Regulations, Flag state, Port State and classification society regulations.
Marine incident investigation and root cause analysis training, with practical experience in performing incident investigations.
Familiarity with OCIMF / SIRE requirements and terminology
Familiarity with the ISM code
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Communication- written, oral and presentational skills to communicate effectively with non- finance people.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions, as well as.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Ability to drive long distances (up to 5 hours) and/or travel by air to various domestic and foreign ports possibly requiring overnight stays.
Ability to board vessels in port (requires using a gangway with a grade of 30-60 degrees).
Ability to climb ladders and navigate over uneven surfaces during vessel visits.
Ability to board vessels at anchor (climb a Jacob’s ladder from a water taxi).
Possess good sensory perception (sight, smell, hearing, touch).
Ability to safely enter and inspect confined spaces.
Willingness to remain accessible for communication and consultation on an around the clock basis and work unusual hours, including nights and weekends as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The HSSQE Coordinator assists with compliance oversight of health, safety, security, quality, and environmental matters working in coordination with HSSQE staff and other Seabulk Departments. Promote health and safety awareness and improve operating practices throughout the fleet.
• Report to the Manager, HSSQE Tankers
• Maintains feedback & distribution of nonconformity reports, preparing and distributing Safety Alerts, fleet Near Miss summaries, safety performance reports & management reviews.
• Provide and implement recommendations for the development of organizational programs and campaigns by ensuring the potential and actual occupational health and safety hazards, environmental impacts, and operational risks are considered.
• Ensures that the safety statistics (Lost Time injuries, Near Miss reports, etc.) are accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversees the Company’s Behavior-Based Safety program.
• Drafts and publishes safety alerts, learning from incidents, quarterly safety topics, and other newsletters to shore-side and shipboard personnel.
• When directed, assist with performing incident investigations and developing the subsequent root cause analysis with corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with the implementation of Mariner training programs outlined in the SEQMS