Safety Superintendent

SSA Marine•Long Beach, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the development and continuous improvement of the terminal's safety program. This role strives to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace by collaborating with all departments, both union and non-union, to foster a culture that prioritizes the health and safety of all employees, contractors, visitors, and the public.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibilities in areas of field safety and health program management
Familiarity with State and Federal regulatory systems and structures
Basic understanding of industry safety standards
Familiarity with terminal operations
Commitment to continual development and renewal of required certifications
Ability to read, comprehend, and recognize safety standards and issues
Computer skills consistent with generating safety reports, data analysis, and communications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Safety management or similar field desired
Certified Safety Professional designation is desirable
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses.
Identifies and appraises conditions which could contribute towards accidents by performing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and evaluates potential severity of injuries resulting from the condition.
Conducts or directs research studies to identify hazards and develops appropriate controls to manage the hazards.
Develops proactive safety programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization.
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepares reports including the OSHA 300 log.
Maintains liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, and first responders to assure information exchange and mutual assistance.
Devises methods to evaluate safety program and conducts or directs evaluations.
Evaluates technical and scientific publications concerned with safety management and participates in activities of related professional organizations to update knowledge of safety program developments.
Ensures Safety Talks are given daily, and that Foremen add any relevant information not covered and observations from vessel inspections.
Ensures all employees wear proper PPE (hard hats, vests, and safety toed shoes) where and when appropriate for the job being performed.
Investigates all ILWU and IAM injuries and reports to OSHA when required.
Responsible for the training of all superintendents in accordance with state and federal laws.
Works with Safety Director, General, Terminal, and Vessel operations managers to ensure the PCMSC (Safety Code) is being followed.
Attends monthly meetings with all member companies and union locals to discuss serious injuries and their possible prevention.
Works with SSA lawyers to mitigate OSHA citations.
Other duties as assigned.