Senior Safety Engineer

Job Description

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer!

The ideal candidate will oversee a full suite of safety functions including coordinating safety committees, conducting routine inspections, and performing post-incident investigations. They will develop and implement safety policies and procedures, manage emergency response and workers’ compensation processes, and ensure compliance with regulations such as those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the International Maritime Organization’s Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code, as well as maintain oversight of Chemtel Inc. updates. They will also provide expert guidance and training across all safety areas to promote a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Develops safety programs, including safety committees, inspections, emergency response teams and confined space, lock out/ tag out and personal protection requirements.
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• Facilitates monthly safety committee meetings.
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• Conducts post-accident investigations including personal injuries, equipment/vehicle/cargo damage accidents.
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• Develops and conducts training on Right-to-Know laws, fire safety, emergency response, safety committee activity, confined space and monthly Safety Topics.
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• Conducts reviews of OSHA, DOT and IMDG regulations to ensure company compliance.
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• Develops and implements post-accident drug testing, medical treatment, and medical monitoring programs.
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• Ensures vendors meet company requirements.
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• Provides hazardous material shipping guidance and customer support.
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• Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet files and Chemtel updates.
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• Conducts safety inspections and preventative programs.
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• Functions as Team Leader of the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
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• Assists Safety Manager in other safety projects as assigned.
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• Performs all other duties as requested.
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Education:

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• Bachelor’s degree in business or in a related field
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Experience:

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• Three years’ experience in the safety field including experience with OSHA and DOT regulations, emergency response, and hazardous materials leaks or spills.
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Licenses:

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• Valid driver's license and Valid Passport. Professional Certification in Safety, Hazardous Materials, or Emergency Response.
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Travel:

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• 20% travel to domestic locations and 10% to other Tropical locations.
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Physical Requirements:

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• Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling
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Benefits:

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• Competitive Pay
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• Free Medical insurance for employees & dependents (Immediate eligibility)
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• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term & Long-term insurance available at great rates
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• Annual Incentive Bonuses for ALL team members
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• 401(k) retirement plan with company generous company match
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• Tuition Reimbursement
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• Employee Recognition Programs and events
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• Employee Discounts
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• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
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• Casual work environment and so much more!!!
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For a complete list of our job postings go to:

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• Apply on our website
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Tropical shipping was originally established in 1954 and today it is the leader in the ocean freight industry and the largest containerized carrier in the Caribbean region. From Canada to South Florida, we operate state-of-the-art vessel fleets and facilities. With a world-wide client base, Tropical Shipping moves millions of tons of cargo throughout the world. Tropical employs more than 900 team members in various countries in a variety of positions such as: Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Marine Operations, Maintenance and so much more! Tropical is dedicated to our team members and has built a culture of diversity, fun and excellence. We are committed to our Tropical Shipping team and the families they support. Come and apply today!