Safety and Training Specialist

Associated Terminals•Convent, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Training Specialist is a highly visible, field-based position that serves as a direct resource to Operations by promoting safe work practices, responding to incidents, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements. The position is primarily performed in active operational environments and requires regular interaction with employees in the field while maintaining the administrative responsibilities necessary to support safety initiatives through timely reporting, audits, investigations, and documentation.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a safety, health, environmental, or operational safety role within a marine, stevedoring, crane, transportation, or heavy industrial environment is preferred.
Experience working in active field operations is strongly preferred.
Experience working in marine, stevedoring, crane, terminal, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build credibility and maintain positive working relationships with field personnel and management.
Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced operational environments.
Ability to investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other business applications.
Ability and willingness to work a rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies, incidents, and operational needs.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Serve as a visible safety presence in the field by conducting routine visits to terminals, docks, river operations, work sites, and other assigned operational locations.
Work closely with Operations, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and ensure compliance with Company safety policies and procedures.
Audit and ensure compliance with Company requirements and regulatory standards.
Track and maintain statistical data for assigned locations, including proactive safety activities, inspections, audits, and incident reporting.
Provide initial case management for occupational injuries and illnesses, including transporting employees to and from medical providers, coordinating follow-up care, and monitoring work status until responsibility is transferred or otherwise directed by the Risk or Safety Director.
Monitor and administer the Company's Drug and Alcohol Policy, including post-incident, reasonable suspicion, random, and return-to-duty testing requirements.
Assist Operations and Safety Management in investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure all incidents are reported in accordance with Company policy and submit required documentation within established timeframes.
Conduct routine field inspections, safety observations, behavioral audits, and environmental assessments at assigned locations.
Develop, monitor, and follow up on Safety Action Items to ensure timely corrective action.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, contractors, and customers.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response, to provide timely support for incidents, injuries, investigations, and other operational or safety-related events. Must be available to respond to calls and travel to Company locations when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of employee, medical, and company information.
Perform other duties as assigned.