Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and policies for both Poseidon Barge and Rassmussen Marine to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, and monitors hazardous waste removal vendors. Interacting with a variety of departments, conducts training in emergency response and hazardous material handling. Monitors environmental compliance and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies. Alerts leadership team with corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs EH&S project(s) including project design and schedule to meet objectives. Directs the development of short and long-term EH&S objectives and recommends goals to management.

• Ensures and maintains all necessary permits for Environmental and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist.
• Directs activities related to EH&S programs and ensures company compliance with any applicable regulations, reviews requirements regarding safety aspects.
• Develops/maintains appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records.
• Collaborates with senior management to develop and implement current and annual technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives for the EH&S program(s) to ensure business objectives are met. Participate in the development of annual and long-term objectives for the organization.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Promotes workplace safety, and assists in the development, maintenance, and management of EH&S programs at the site(s), including proactive incident and illness prevention, contractor safety, and hazardous chemical management.
• Completes all regulatory reporting requirements (Fire, OSHA, EPA, IDEM).
• Manage Safety Committee activities, agenda preparation, reports, follow-ups, programs.
• Manage all different safety programs, conduct training, and manage documentation.
• Manage, perform frequent safety walks with Managers, Supervisors, safety committee, insurance carriers, and or consultants.
• Support Onboarding and Orientation safety training
• Provide support for worker’s compensation claims including intake, investigation, reporting and return to work efforts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all issues related to the position.
• Assist in the consolidation and disposal of hazardous waste.

• Travel will be required on a quarterly basis conducting training, site visits, and spot audits.
• Perform an overlap on off shifts or spend a week on an off shift to train and monitor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Ensures that SDS’s are maintained and readily accessible when needed.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health or related field required.
• 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style with a commitment to get the job done.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organizations, persuasive with details and facts.
• Active learning and listening skills.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Desktop Computer Skills.
• Complex problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL FACTORS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Needs to be available via cell phone for after shift consultations.
• Overtime hours are expected as part of the daily requirements of the position.
• Must be available to meet with management and/or employees on off-shifts and at all company locations when needed.
• Requires sitting, telephone conversations, face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams, extensive contact with others.
• Ability to work and manage in the shop environment; non-temperature-controlled environment, ability to stand, move, reach, lift (up to 30 lbs.) and bend.
• Conflict situations.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(K) match, and paid vacation/holiday/personal days. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

EEO Poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf'

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• EHS: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Berne, IN 46711 (Required)

Work Location: In person