Blessey Marine Services, Inc. owns and operates one of the youngest multi-faceted inland tank barge and vessel fleets in the United States.

We are in search of a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for our Channelview, TX location.

JOB TITLE: Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

DEPARTMENT: Health, Safety and Environmental

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Manage the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures and training as outlined in the Quality Management System Manual by performing the following duties:

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Director of Health, Safety and Environmental

Supervises: HSE Supervisors

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct Safety Inspections on vessels and follow-up with maintenance, operations and vessels on corrective actions.

• Alternate Qualified Individual for oil and chemical spills.

• Train crew in QMS Policies and Procedures.

• Assist in DOT/USCG Drug and Alcohol tests.

• Oversee program for annual inspection and servicing of fixed fire extinguishing systems and portable fire extinguishers.

• Monitor records of training, safety meeting/minutes drills submitted by vessels.

• Hold Lesson Plans on vessels with crewmembers.

• Implement new programs for vessels (near miss program, job safety analysis).

• Involvement in new construction of vessels for Safety.

• Rotation on-call for personal injuries and backup for spills.

- Coordinating transportation needs with Personnel.

- Verification via phone & letter to medical facility.

- Message distributed to in-house group via computer on incident for information purposes.

- Dialogue with Claims Department on incident.

- Replace drug testing kit.

• Calibrate H2S Meters on vessels, maintain data base and handle maintenance, repairs and replacements of same.

• Respirator Fit Test and renew H2S/Benzene certifications on crewmembers.

• Assist Director of HSE in maintaining SDS file.

• Perform incident investigations involving property damages, injuries, and product releases to deck or into water.

• Coordinate with Purchasing to order necessary PPE for crewmembers as needed.

• Coordinate with Purchasing safety items for new vessels.

• Restock boat and barge spill kits.

• Conduct Sub M required vessel internal audits.

• May be required to attend AWO or other industry meetings/seminars.

• Research and oversee implementation and use of new safety equipment for vessels.

• Participate in Safety Department presentations and/or training at Captain’s Meetings and Tankerman Meetings.

• Assist, as requested, in accident investigations for spills, property claims, etc.

• Follow-up with injured employees via phone or visits from date of accident to return to work.

• Distribute mail to vessels.

• Participate in customer audits and USCG inspections as requested.

• Attend training as necessary to perform job and increase safety knowledge.

• May be required to ride vessels for several days and monitor daily operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read, write and speak clearly in the English language.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years related experience and/or training preferred.

• Knowledge of Coast Guard regulations pertaining to towing vessels and tank barges preferred.

• Previous experience on towboats and tank barges required.

• Proficiency in or knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

• Background in safety, vessel inspections, and writing policies and procedures preferred.

• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.

• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card.

• Must maintain a clear driving record and be insurable through our automobile insurance carrier.

• HAZWOPER trained to respond to oil and chemical spills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires driving a vehicle as necessary for errands and business-related meetings. Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence.

Travel to/from tow boats within local areas as required. Overnight travel is required; must be able to travel with possible overnight stay on vessels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For full physical requirements, please visit www.blessey.com/careers.

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Blessey Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.