Safety Coordinator

Field Safety Leader

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.

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