As the Head of HSSS in the Marine Industry, you are responsible for implementing and maintaining a Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability management system. The management system includes hazard identification evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous material/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø Ensure safe, healthy, and environmentally regulated/allowed working conditions are always followed.

Ø Monitors the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures and provide for their updating in line with changes in Legislation and Company Directives.

Ø Provides motivation and familiarization of all Company personnel respecting the importance of complying with company safety policies and procedures and usage of appropriate PPE.

Ø Strengthen the safety culture in the organization by engaging/involving the management/team members and by building strong teamwork with the union workforce.

Ø Ensure HSSS policies, procedures, and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation are successfully imbedded in the organization. Conducts internal safety audits on a timely basis.

Ø Carries out safety audits on Sub-contractors, as well as environmental and security audits.

Ø Responsible for the successful interface management and terminal operations are done in compliance with applicable safety standards.

Ø Provide expert advice and support to Management on any safety related subjects.

Ø Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time injuries are managed well and ultimately towards continuously improved LTIF development. Reports all WCB claims and follows up with employees who are involved in incidents, laisses with HR on any claim related appeals.

Ø Lead accident/incident investigations, Complete Root Cause Analysis and actions required in a timely manner. Leads all investigations with primary, secondary and tertiary witnesses in deciphering root cause analysis; reviews all reports, identifies trends, and follows up accordingly on any corrective and preventive actions with Department Managers.

Ø Control, eliminate and prevent occupational disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, biological, and/or ergonomic factors.

Ø Ensure that all safety, security & environmental issues are managed fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable by national law.

Ø Performs Risk Assessments and job safety analysis.

Ø Carries out analysis of accident / incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans.

Ø Manage security staff to make sure all our security-related deliverables are met on a timely basis.

Ø Leads emergency response activities as required.

Ø Keeps inspection data on safety and security equipment, evaluates its effectiveness and suggests improvements.

Ø Researches, develops, and implements new health, safety, security and environment related programs so that employee knowledge is current and up to date.

Ø Updates management with respect to HSSE issues, program status and initiatives

Ø Ensures sustainability goals are met and/or maintained.

Ø Enforces a culture to ensure Penn’s policies, procedures and processes are followed.

Ø Coordinating Periodic Safety and Security Mock drill and debriefing.

Ø Act as the chief coordinator for emergency response and while the terminal is functioning at a heightened Marsec level.

Ø Represent the company with Federal and Provincial government organizations related to safety, security and health.

Ø Be a change agent for implementing Global Minimum Requirements for Safety through the organization.

REQUIREENTS:

Ø OSHA training from a recognizable institution.

Ø Experience working in an ISO Quality Management System where the role included document and data control.

Ø Stay updated on maritime regulations and industry best practices and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.

Ø Working experience in a Health and Safety Management role within the shipping industry.

Ø Combination of work and educational experience in vessel operations, preferably in a marine terminal or stevedoring company.

Ø Experience in international logistics and/or marine terminals a plus, but not a pre-requisite.

Ø Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Ø Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ø Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Ø Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate

judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Ø Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Ø Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.

Ø Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Ø Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work

responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Ø Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ø Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and

development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ø Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Ø Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Ø Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.

Ø Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ø Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ø Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

Ø Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Ø Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Ø Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT:

Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

This work is performed in a moderately noisy environment.

EEO Statement:

Penn Terminals, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristic.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance