Helps develop, implement, monitor, and manage Kirby Inland Marine’s vessel safety program. Contribute to Kirby Corporation’s safety program goals by leading in the areas of incident prevention, safety/security bulletins, regulatory compliance, training, staff and crew interaction, and industrial hygiene. Facilitate Kirby’s compliance with the USCG vessel and facility security plans.
•Evaluate the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions that need improvement.
•Responsible for maintaining of safety and accident records.
•Visit Kirby towing vessels and Kirby facilities to assist with safety program goals.
•Publish vessel & facility safety/ security bulletins, drills, & exercises.
•Support the Kirby Injury/Spill Review Committees.
•Manage OSHA/Riskmaster/AWO data collection to comply with record keeping requirements.
•Interface with Kirby Corp safety managers to complete safety program requirements.
•Interface with new hires, crewmembers, and operations personnel in safety meetings.
•Confirm safety information is effective and reaches target personnel.
•Carry out field work assignments in support of industrial hygiene and safety programs.
•Research information for the safety program presentations, publications, & investigations.
•Willingness to lead in the safety effort.
•Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
•Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to utilize Microsoft Office computer programs.
•Have strong interest in and aptitude for various digital media in support of the safety program.
Education/ Experience
Bachelor Degree and professional safety background
Prefer minimum seven (7) years industrial or maritime safety work experience. TWIC required.
Working Conditions
Office located in Channelview Peterkin Bldg. with 40-hour work week. Field work assignments require the ability to travel to industrial work areas, towing vessels, tank barges, and other Kirby facilities. Field work requires longer workdays and/or over-night travel.