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PORTS AMERICA SHARED SERVICES, INC. Director of Safety in Tacoma, Washington
Description The Director of Safety is part of Husky's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and is responsible for the administration, development, implementation and communication of safety policies, programs, and procedure to ensure the Terminal's compliance with federal, state, local and contractual regulations. This role requires a strategic leader with strong communication skills who can foster a culture of safety across the organization and the industry. The Director will lead and represent safety initiatives within the facility, while mitigating risk and working closely with our represented workforce to insure industry adopted safety regulations are adhered too. Quick Facts Compensation:$146,800 - $211,400, target range $150,000 - $180,000, annually, depending on experience Working hours:Full-time, salary, on-site Reports to:Vice President, Operations Industry:Marine Terminal Job Functions:Operations Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and training programs aimed at eliminating occupational injuries, illnesses, fatalities, and financial losses. Ensure compliance with federal, state, OSHA, EPA, and industry regulations. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate safety hazards swiftly and effectively. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of all Safety Programs and initiatives. Collaborate with the VP of Operations to develop safety and accident prevention goals, and regularly monitor and report on progress. Manage and operate within approved budget limits, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for safety initiatives. Develop, communicate, implement, and monitor proactive accident prevention and safety programs in accordance with government regulations and Husky Terminal's Workplace Health and Safety Policy (WHSP). Create and administer safety plans and necessary training for managers and maintenance staff to conduct regular safety inspections. Report any violations to appropriate management and ensure timely resolution. Conduct regular inspections to monitor terminal safety and compliance, reporting any violations to management and overseeing their resolution. Maintain relationships with external organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, rescue teams, and Port Authority to ensure information exchange and mutual assistance. Participate in related professional organizations. Investigates serious accidents, reviews all injury reports, determines root cause and recommends future preventative measures. Monitor the implementation of corrective and preventative actions related to incident investigation and management, audit controls and report deficiencies to Husky Management. Analyze and communicate accident trends, statistics, and loss ratio information promptly and accurately to relevant staff. Oversee the workers' compensation program workforce and administration under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, in partnership with Human Resources to develop accommodations as needed. Manage general liability claims impacting third parties and Husky Terminal customers. Represent Husky at Joint Area Accident Prevention, Area Accident Prevention, and other PMA safety events that impact operations and compliance standards. Identify safety equipment needs and communicate them to the appropriate Husky staff and workforce. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses, accidents, and exposure factors. Prepare comprehensive reports for management review. Conduct CPR training with staff Lead monthly Safety meetings