Marine HSE Manager

Foss Maritime•Seattle, WA

8h•$109,157 - $163,736

About The Position

The Marine HSE Manager leads and executes the company’s HSE program across vessel operations and supporting shore-side locations. Partnering with Operations, the role drives Subchapter M/TSMS HSE execution through risk-based field verification, JSA program ownership, crew engagement, and practical training. The Manager supports incident and near-miss investigations, translates learning into actionable safety communications, and delivers initiatives for measurable reductions in injuries and illnesses through targeted risk controls and performance trending/benchmarking. The role owns the HSE aspects of audits and inspections, including OVMSA, and ensures timely CAPA closure supported by objective evidence and verified effectiveness. Success requires strong influence, confident communication, practical problem-solving, and disciplined cross-functional follow-through.

Requirements

5-10+ years of progressive HSE experience directly supporting marine vessel operations (tug/tanker/shipping or similar).
Proven ability to execute and sustain an HSE/SMS/TSMS program across multiple vessels and shore-side stakeholders (audits/inspections, investigations, corrective actions, training/coaching).
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional HSE results with minimal supervision.
Experience leading incident/near-miss investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions that reduce incidents, injuries, and illnesses.
Proficient in risk assessment and control tools (e.g., JSA, HIRA, HazID/HazOp, Bow Tie Analysis, barrier strength assessment).
Expertise in basic industrial hygiene controls (exposure recognition; noise/chemical controls; respiratory protection interface).
Strong working knowledge of marine operations and applicable safety regulations/standards; able to translate requirements into practical controls.
Authorized to work in the U.S.; able to pass background and drug screening as required.
TWIC (must possess or be able to obtain).
Ability to participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
Participates in rotational coverage of DPA and CSO duties when designated personnel are out of office.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Marine/Nautical discipline, or related field (5-10 years of equivalent maritime experience/vocational training may be considered).

Nice To Haves

Formal incident investigation / root cause analysis training (or equivalent demonstrated experience leading investigations and producing effective CAPAs).
Experience managing OVMSA submissions and audits, and maintaining OCIMF database content; participation in OVID inspections and follow-up.
Internal auditor training/experience (ISM/TSMS/ISO); demonstrated lead auditor capability.
DPA and/or CSO training (or able to obtain); familiarity with maritime security and ability to provide rotational DPA or CSO coverage when assigned.
Tug and barge operational experience; strong preference for offshore oil & gas maritime safety experience (e.g. Offshore Safety Manager, Rig Safety Officer, etc.).
Instructor certifications/ability to deliver health & safety courses such as CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and HAZWOPER.
Professional HSE certification (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH, IOSH) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of Subchapter M / TSMS HSE controls, ensuring procedures translate into consistent operational risk control.
Support operations leadership in developing and executing regional/fleet safety plans (including facilitation/participation in safety committees as applicable).
Represent HSQE at operations reviews and committee forums; communicate expectations, share learning, and drive follow-through on agreed actions.
Plan and execute risk-based field verification (vessel inspections/visits, observations/coaching) and drive measurable improvement in verification outcomes (critical controls, readiness discipline).
Facilitate vessel safety meetings and strengthen safety program reinforcement through onboard presence.
Own and manage the JSA program and library (standards, reporting/database, periodic review/cleanup) and coach crews on effective JSA development and use.
Support incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring strong causal analysis, practical corrective actions, and prevention of recurrence.
Develop, distribute, and support implementation of Lessons Learned / Safety Alerts across vessels, operations, and shore-side locations.
Lead initiatives to reduce injuries and illnesses, focusing on high-risk tasks/exposures, strengthening controls, and verifying effectiveness through field evidence, leading indicators, and lagging trend analysis.
Maintain, analyze, and benchmark HSE performance data (leading/lagging), identify trends, recommend targeted interventions, and contribute to periodic reports/dashboards.
Deliver practical HSE training and coaching to vessel crews and shore-side staff, including content tied to incidents, audits/inspections, and HSE campaigns.
Own and manage all HSE aspects of audits and inspections (planning, execution support, and preparation of objective evidence) and drive timely, effective closeout of HSE-related findings with verified effectiveness.
Conduct internal HSE audits/assessments of vessel and operational management practices (field leadership behaviors, work control quality, and safety culture execution), and drive improvement actions.
Lead the company’s OVMSA program end-to-end, including OVMSA audits and maintaining current OVMSA content in the OCIMF database.
Participate in OVID inspections, support OVID readiness, and support verified closeout of observations and findings (including OVMSA/OVID follow-up).
Own, manage, and drive HSE corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) governance and implementation, support closure of actions assigned to other departments, with a focus on strengthening risk barriers and verifying effectiveness.
Coordinate closely with the Marine Quality Assurance Manager to align audit execution and CAPA closeout (MQA owns marine regulatory/compliance aspects).
Maintain awareness of emerging maritime HSE regulations/requirements and support readiness for audits/inspections as needed.
Monitor and verify contractor/third-party HSE compliance for work aboard vessels and at company docks/facilities (hazard controls, stop-work expectations, corrective actions).
Support OSHA program compliance for shore-side docks/facilities (e.g., respiratory protection requirements, equipment/operator qualification documentation where applicable). Apply basic industrial hygiene concepts as needed to support crew and shore-side worker safety.
Support shore-side environmental compliance for offices/docks/facilities, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation and permitting compliance (as applicable), inspections, recordkeeping, and corrective-action follow-up.
Support emergency preparedness and drill/exercise effectiveness, emphasizing critique quality, lessons learned, and follow-through on improvements.
Support customer marine assurance and vetting-related requests by coordinating HSE evidence and ensuring timely, thorough, and consistent responses (partnering with QA for regulatory/compliance/quality evidence).
Maintain effective working interfaces with key stakeholders (vessel crews/leaders, operations, crewing, maintenance/engineering, training/LMS, office/dock stakeholders, contractors, customers/assurance auditors, regulators/class societies).
Acts as Alternate DPA and/or CSO during rotational coverage.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The benefit program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
This position will accrue 15 days of vacation a year. Accrued vacation will be vested and available for use after successfully completing six (6) months of service.
Life insurance equal to two times annual base salary.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Long term disability insurance.
401k program with a 4% match, vested immediately.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Business travel assistance program.
Other voluntary benefits are available for purchase via payroll deduction at group rates.
Nine (9) paid holidays with two (2) additional floating holidays available after six (6) months of service.
Full time employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours.
Bereavement Leave - three (3) paid days off for a death in the immediate family, or five (5) days off if travel greater than 500 miles is required.
Tuition reimbursement.
All other benefits as required by law