HSSE Manager

TraPac•Wilmington, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSSE Manager provides strategic leadership and technical expertise in Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Sustainability (HSSE) programs to support safe, compliant, and efficient terminal operations. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Security, Human Resources, and leadership to integrate HSSE principles into daily business activities. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HSSE management systems that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, maritime, and more regulatory requirements. Provides leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to Operations and Maintenance & Engineering(M&E) teams in incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action program, and risk assessments. Oversee corrective action tracking, trend analysis, and leading and lagging performance indicators to reduce operational risk. Leads and manages HSSE capital and operational improvement projects from planning through implementation. Represents the organization with regulatory agencies, industry associations, labor organizations, emergency responders, customers, contractors, and external stakeholders during inspections, audits, incident response, and collaborative industry initiatives. Maintains HSSE policies, procedures, standards, and management systems to ensure documentation remains current, effective, accessible, and aligned with evolving operational and regulatory requirements. Promotes a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through relationship building, auditing, performance measurement, risk reduction initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience in HSSE compliance program management.
Must have a minimum of one year of experience in overseeing HSSE programs including EPA, OSHA, and Facility Security Officer.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills and team management ability.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, inter-discipline interaction, and the ability to handle matters of confidentiality with utmost tact and diplomacy.
Proficient knowledge of personal computers and associated business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Knowledge and understanding of injury management and HSSE compliance including injury analysis, continuous improvement, hazardous materials handling and storage, air and water quality programs, regulatory interaction, policy & procedure implementation, and experience in implementing training in a classroom-type environment.
Knowledge of forklifts, fall protection, commercial trucking, DOT, certification in OSHA 30-hr general industry, stormwater, spill plans, hazardous waste, hazardous materials management plan, Tier II reporting, and emergency response are beneficial.
Must meet US Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security Facility Security Officer qualifications – General knowledge of security, emergency preparedness, and inspection protocols.
Must be able to obtain TSA’s Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 60 days of hire.
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver license and acceptable driving record.
Must be capable of working independently with minimum oversight.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field is preferred but not required.
Work experience in a container terminal, warehouse, distribution, container terminal operations or industrial manufacturing is desirable.
Project Management training and certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HSSE business partner to Operations and Maintenance & Engineering (M&E), maintaining a highly visible presence in the terminal to support frontline leadership, reinforce safe work practices, and strengthen TraPac's safety culture.
Partner daily with Operations Managers, supervisors, mechanics, and union workforce to proactively identify operational risks, remove barriers to safe execution of work, and integrate safety into routine operational decision-making.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of TraPac's Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Sustainability (HSSE) management systems, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
Champion a proactive safety culture by coaching leaders in effective safety leadership, conducting field observations, participating in pre-shift meetings, engaging employees, and reinforcing positive safety behaviors.
Lead company HSSE programs and ensure adequate resources are available to support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain HSSE policies, standards, procedures, and management systems to ensure they remain current, practical, and aligned with evolving business operations.
Monitor emerging federal, state, local, and maritime regulatory requirements, evaluate business impacts, and implement compliance strategies that support operational efficiency.
Represent TraPac in industry organizations, including the Joint Area Accident Prevention Committee (JAAPC), regulatory working groups, and professional associations to share best practices and strengthen industry collaboration.
Conduct regular operational assessments, field audits, safety observations, and compliance inspections to identify risks, verify compliance, and drive continuous improvement throughout terminal operations.
Partner with operational leadership to develop practical risk mitigation strategies that reduce exposure while maintaining productivity and operational performance.
Lead incident, injury, near miss, environmental, and security investigations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies, ensuring corrective actions address systemic causes and are effectively implemented.
Manage corrective action programs, verify completion and effectiveness, identify trends, and communicate lessons learned across the organization.
Develop and monitor leading and lagging HSSE performance indicators, providing data-driven recommendations that improve organizational performance.
Lead injury reduction, claims prevention, and cost-control initiatives through proactive hazard identification, early intervention, and continuous operational improvement.
Support operational planning by participating in process improvements, equipment introductions, facility modifications, and capital projects to ensure HSSE risks are identified and mitigated early.
Develop, implement, and evaluate HSSE training programs for employees, contractors, supervisors, and management to ensure competency and regulatory compliance.
Coach and mentor frontline leaders in safety leadership, effective communication, incident response, risk recognition, and accountability.
Measure training effectiveness through observations, audits, performance metrics, and field verification to ensure knowledge is successfully applied in daily operations.
Lead and facilitate Safety Committees, Accident Review Boards, toolbox meetings, emergency response teams, and other employee engagement initiatives that strengthen ownership of safety across all levels of the organization.
Promote employee participation in hazard reporting, near miss reporting, behavioral observations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, regulatory reporting requirements, inspections, and environmental management programs.
Provide leadership for sustainability initiatives and support corporate environmental performance objectives.
Partner with terminal security leadership and contract security providers to ensure compliance with Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and Facility Security Plan (FSP) requirements.
Oversee security audits, assessments, inspections, drills, and performance evaluations to ensure security systems and personnel meet company and regulatory expectations.
Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, business continuity planning, emergency exercises, and responses with internal stakeholders and external emergency response agencies.
Provide oversight of third-party environmental consultants, industrial hygiene providers, safety consultants, security contractors, and other HSSE service providers.
Evaluate contractor qualifications, recommend vendor selections, and manage contract performance.
Establish contractor performance expectations through measurable KPIs, routine evaluations, audits, and cost-control strategies.
Ensure contractors perform work safely, comply with TraPac standards, and meet all applicable regulatory requirements.
Develop annual departmental business plans, budgets, goals, and strategic initiatives that support corporate objectives.
Manage departmental resources, monitor project schedules, and ensure HSSE initiatives are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Prepare executive reports, dashboards, presentations, and performance metrics for senior leadership, corporate management, and regulatory agencies.
Foster strong cross-functional partnerships across Operations, M&R, Engineering, Security, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Corporate departments to integrate HSSE into all aspects of terminal operations.
Lead special projects and provide subject matter expertise in business continuity, emergency management, sustainability, operational risk management, compliance, and corporate responsibility initiatives.