EHS SAFETY SPECIALIST III - AK OPS

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Seattle, WA

72d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The EH&S Safety Specialist III – Alaska Operations supports environmental, health, and safety leadership in designing, implementing, communicating, and coordinating enterprise safety, security, and occupational health processes and programs. This Seattle-based position provides EH&S expertise to various sites and locations. The role includes regular onsite work to build team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time, as well as planned project-based travel, including travel to remote locations and internationally. Approximately 25% travel is expected. The position is based onsite at Trident’s Support Center in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Office work takes place in a temperature-controlled setting with adequate lighting and moderate noise; employees working remotely must provide appropriate home office space. Travel work environments may range from loud, wet factory settings requiring PPE to offices and conference rooms. The role requires frequent standing, walking, handling objects, tools, or controls, and reaching. Occasional duties include climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, and lifting or moving up to 15 pounds. The employee must be able to walk facility interiors and exteriors, safely climb ladders and stairs, traverse uneven ground, and work in cold areas. The job may also involve extended periods of desk work and frequent computer use. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Employment is contingent on maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization.

Requirements

At least 5 years of EH&S experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively with key business stakeholders and leaders.
Ability to resolve issues quickly with little or no direction from a superior.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.
Strong negotiating skills.
Ability to travel, including internationally and to remote locations, approximately 25% of the time.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including walking facility interiors and exteriors, safely climbing ladders and stairs, walking on uneven ground, and working in cold areas.
Valid immigration status and work authorization must be maintained throughout employment; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500 certification.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Advanced knowledge of fishery and/or food manufacturing industry practices, regulatory agency requirements, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Support EH&S programs and processes by providing advice and guidance to company senior management.
Review, create, and implement internal policies, standards, and practices to keep them current, appropriate, and compliant.
Conduct hazard and risk assessments and recommend changes or new measures to improve regulatory compliance and EH&S performance.
Prepare regular written reports and other EH&S results, and provide updates to EH&S leadership.
Assist with investigations of serious incidents and ensure required records are completed and submitted.
Help implement incident-related corrective actions and communicate lessons learned throughout the company for incorporation into programs.
Develop, supervise, and coordinate training programs or media to improve safe practices and promote EH&S awareness.
Address injury reporting and recordkeeping requirements of OSHA, DOT, USDA, EPA, and other relevant domestic and international safety and regulatory requirements; ensure sites are compliant.
Conduct site visits and audits.
Complete required training and perform designated work in accordance with company environmental and safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Notify designated personnel of environmental or safety incidents or undocumented risks in accordance with applicable training.
Work onsite regularly to build team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.

Benefits

Discretionary or performance-based incentives may be available to eligible full-time employees.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Optional HRA/HSA.
Telemedicine.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Disability programs.
Basic life and AD&D coverage.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off (PTO); initial full-time PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted based on relevant experience and prorated based on hire date.
10 paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave.
Commuter programs.