Environmental Health & Safety Manager

THE PACIFIC COMPANIES, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety, (EH&S) Manager is responsible for assisting in the development, communication, and implementation of area accident prevention / environmental, health and safety procedures and practices, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and a safe work environment. Serves as an EH&S resource and subject matter expert and supports all Safety, Health, and Environmental activities for all companies in the Pacific Companies portfolio and the assigned area.

Requirements

• BA / BS degree in EH&S or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years of safety management experience within marine industry or similar environment
• Certified HAZMAT or CPR instructor desired
• Knowledge of terminal, stevedore and vessel operations and equipment, physical and operation security.
• Knowledge of union contracts desired.
• Must be available 24/7 for emergencies.
• Must have current driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Available to work weekends, days, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to work at heights
• Willingness/ability to travel
• Experience with 5-Why and Root Cause Analysis investigating/reporting
• Able to support the on the On-Call rotational safety emergency hotline
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state OSHA, U.S. Coast Guard and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to accomplish goals through others.
• Ability to document and run reports through Microsoft Word, Excel, and other systems.
• Requires strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires ability to investigate and analyze results.
• Ability to influence others, teach and present.
• Attention to detail.
• Requires physical ability to access ships, cranes, the yard and office space.
• The ability to use a computer/keyboard.
• The ability to climb up and down a ladder.
• The ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.
• The ability to drive 50%.
• The ability to lift 30 pounds.
• The ability to travel out of state to other locations, Oakland CA, Tacoma, WA regularly.
• Ability to work at heights

Nice To Haves

• Certified HAZMAT or CPR instructor desired
• Knowledge of union contracts desired.

Responsibilities

• Advises VP of Environmental Health and Safety on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships, including staff, peers, union workforce and officials, and customers and vendors.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Develops, communicates, implements, and monitors pro-active area accident prevention and safety programs and procedures in accordance with government regulations and Company policies, ensuring achievement of loss time goals.
• Conducts regular inspections monitoring area safety and environmental practices. Reports violations to appropriate management staff when required.
• Supports and participates in “toolbox” safety meetings.
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts safety training for all employees. Including training for New Hires.
• Ensures personal knowledge and skills are up to date and relevant by participating in job related development opportunities and required certifications are maintained.
• Investigates accidents, reviews all injury reports, determines root cause analysis, and recommends future preventative measures.
• Represents Company in federal and state OSHA inspections, state or local health department inspections and Coast Guard waterfront facility safety inspections.
• Develops, monitors, and communicates accident-related trends, statistics, and loss ratio information accurately and on a timely basis to appropriate area and corporate staff.
• Responds to calls for assistance with oil and hazardous materials incidents and in the mediation of safety issues and complaints at any time.
• Represents Company at Joint Area Accident Prevention, Area Accident Prevention, special PMA safety and other meetings or conferences as related to safety issues.
• Ensures that all Company policies and procedures are followed and that reports are completed accurately and submitted on time to appropriate area and corporate staff.
• Identifies safety equipment requirements and communicates to appropriate company staff and labor.
• Supports and responds to the On-Call rotational safety emergency hotline.
• Completes other tasks and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager