Environment and Safety Compliance Manager (COSIS) JAPAN LOCATION

WORK LOCATION FOR THIS JOB WILL BE IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

About U. S. Marine Management

A key player in the maritime industry, USMMI expertly manages a diverse fleet of ships. Our expertise implementing maritime contracts, makes us a pivotal force in global commerce and government operations, notably with the U.S. Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration's Tanker Security Program (TSP).

As a Jones Act qualified company, we adhere to the highest U.S. shipping standards. USMMI also operate a variety of non-Jones Act qualified ships. Our specialized capabilities in ship design, project management, and conversion allow us to provide tailored and innovative solutions that address the dynamic needs of our clients with precision and efficiency.

Our Vision

To solve the worlds hardest maritime challenges for a better future

Our Mission

To provide excellence and reliability in all aspects of ship operations and management services; while affording our shipboard crews and shoreside colleagues a safe, secure, and rewarding work environment.

Purpose/Summary :

U.S. Marine Management, LLC (USMMI) is providing support to the U.S. Army Pre-positioned Stock Four (APS-4) Watercraft/Modular Causeway System (MCS) Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS), Exercise and Maintenance program located at the Watercraft Equipment Base - Yokohama North Dock (WEB-YND) in Yokohama, Japan, to support Military and Humanitarian actions worldwide.

The Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Manager (EHSCM) will be responsible to the General Manager for the execution of work site evaluations, to identify safety hazards and recommend controls and measures to increase overall safety in all operations. The EHSCM will be responsible for all aspects of safety, risk management, risk abatement, training, reporting of safety issues, and environmental compliance to include HAZMAT, HAZWASTE, HAZWOPER, HAZMIN. The EHSCM will evaluate work areas and worksite to identify job hazards and coordinate with the General Manager to address and ensure compliance with local Japan based U.S. Army and DoD safety policies and regulations, contract safety requirements, state and federal regulatory compliance issues, and Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS). The individual will be required to support local USAR-J, USAG-J, Sagami Depot, Yokosuka Environmental Division, and ASC/ACC required and directed safety and environmental inspections of work sites and facilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible to the General Manager for conducting accident investigations, studies, interpret results, present specific conclusions and make recommendations for corrective actions needed
• Responsible to the General Manager to initiate weekly and holiday safety briefings
• Required to review, write and update Risk Assessments as required for COSIS and Field Level Maintenance Operations
• Required to work with onsite personnel in proper handling of Hazardous Materials and responsible for executing proper disposal of Hazardous Waste coordinating and scheduling through on-site government personnel
• Required to capture near misses and accidents performing written reports provided to the General Manager and USMMI Corporate Management as requested
• Required to conduct daily safety inspections onboard vessels and at various worksites (including those of Sub-Contractors) ensuring compliance with Federal, DoD, local USAR-J, USAG-J, Sagami Depot, Yokosuka Environmental Division, ASC/ACC, and USMMI company policies and procedures
• Responsible to develop and conduct safety and health training programs
• Responsible to identify, research and provide documentation for ordering safety items through Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS - Army) and Local Purchasing from vendors
• Will perform tasks as requested and when requested by the COSIS General Manager and the COSIS Maintenance Supervisor in support of COSIS operations that may be outside of normal daily requirements
• Will accept and perform additional duties and achieve additional certifications in support of Environmental Health and Safety requirements, in support of COSIS Operations, as requested and appointed by the COSIS General Manager
• Supports commitment to safety and other selected company standards and certifications
• Performs other position related duties as specified by management

Position Specifications :

Education and Experience

• Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of experience working as a safety person in the shipyard/ship repair work environment
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of OSHA 1910, 1915, EPA and NFPA standards
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of the use of technical equipment for noise monitoring, paint sampling and air monitoring
• Candidate must hold HAZWOPER certification, RCRA certification, Active Shipyard Competent Person Certification
• Candidate must have CPR & First Aid Training

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Outlook, web applications, and document publishing applications (preferable)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the individual must be adaptive and flexible in meeting the needs of the business
• Supports commitment to safety and other selected company standards and certifications
• Must comply with company safety rules and OSHA standards
• Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS)
• USMMI is a drug-free work environment and requires employees to take random drug tests during their employment with the company

Learning Description :

• USMMI Values
• USMMI Operations/Structure
• Applicable USMMI systems and processes
• ISM / ISO Certifications - Trends & Requirements
• Applicable Regulatory requirements and trends
• Influencing
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
• Team Management
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Performance Assessment
• GCSS-Army Updates

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Typically, the employee will be required to split time between a general office setting and working on board U.S. Army Class A, B and C watercraft and Modular Causeway Systems, monitoring repair activities as required in support of COSIS Operations. COSIS Safety reviews will require employee to wear hearing protection due to high noise decibels. Vessel climates change with the seasons and the employee may be in varying temperatures requiring various protective clothing. Employee will be required to work outside on vessels, which may be during inclement weather, requiring the wear of rain gear and safety items. In the office setting the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal - with short breaks or lunch period. Day to day tasks will require some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as safety tools, papers, books or packages of up to 25 pounds. Employee should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone/headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.