Safety Compliance Specialist - Vessels & Yard
About The Position
The Safety Compliance Specialist – Vessel & Yard supports the Vessel Safety Team in regulatory compliance with US Coast Guard (USCG) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for Trident Seafoods’ Catcher/Tender (small boat) fleet and Old Yard, as well as applicable federal and state environmental regulations. The position evaluates vessels and yards for safety concerns, identifies deficiencies, recommends improvements, and helps ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner. The specialist delivers and coordinates safety training for vessels and crews, audits emergency drills, monitors injury trends, supports workers’ compensation efforts related to Jones Act requirements, and helps ensure required safety and health training is conducted and documented. The role also supports regulatory audits, provides guidance to vessel crews, and assists with procuring standardized safety equipment. The position requires travel between Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood and Tacoma, as well as travel along the Interstate-5 corridor in Washington and Oregon, up to 20%.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience working in environmental, health, safety, or vessels.
- An associate degree in occupational safety and health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
- Knowledge of international, federal, and state maritime vessel safety requirements.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they apply to seagoing vessels and shipyards.
- Knowledge of state and federal maritime pollution regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of Washington State Dangerous Waste regulations and the ability to identify non-compliance and coordinate with Environmental and Facility staff to restore compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong collaboration, analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Results-oriented approach and ability to drive continuous improvement within the department and organization.
- Ability to communicate persuasively with management and team members at various locations.
- Strong training, reporting, data analysis, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel across Washington and Oregon along the Interstate-5 corridor, up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Vessel safety experience.
- A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate vessels and yards for safety issues, notify leadership of deficiencies, recommend improvements, and ensure issues are corrected in a timely manner.
- Conduct pre-departure training for vessels and crews in the Puget Sound region, Oregon, and Alaska as required.
- Audit vessel emergency drills and conduct additional training as needed.
- Monitor vessel and yard injuries, identify trends, and recommend training or other measures to prevent recurrence.
- Work with workers’ compensation to meet Jones Act requirements.
- Apply a train-the-trainer approach by helping each vessel designate and train personnel to meet on-site safety and health training needs.
- Ensure vessel and yard training is conducted and documented, including USCG, OSHA, and company-required training for crews and individuals.
- Support USCG, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agency audits, including USCG-witnessed vessel safety drills at least every two years.
- Provide guidance and oversight to vessel crew members to meet safety program requirements.
- Assist vessels with procuring standardized safety equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
