Safety/Training/Risk Specialist bei Turn Services

 Essential Job Functions

• Ensuring maximum regulatory compliance aligned with the Destination Zero initiative.
• Providing comprehensive oversight of operational safety and environmental matters across vessels, fleets, and facilities.
• Offering an additional layer of review during routine audits, surveys, and inspections to prevent narrow focus.
• Enhancing management engagement with field operations to promote safe practices and environmental compliance.
• Facilitating the identification and sharing of safety and environmental best practices across the organization.
• Conducting regular audits and inspections, and driving continuous improvement of safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Supporting the training department to ensure timely completion of monthly training, drills, and certifications.
• Assisting the claims and risk department with incident reporting and claims management, including call-outs.
• Leading and participating in incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain Fleet (assist as needed if available) 

Additional Job Expectations

• Ability to perform deckhand operations on vessels as directed
• Ability to operate forklift and/or crane as deemed necessary

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Environmental Compliance & Auditing

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections of all vessels and facilities, including unannounced walkthroughs to engage personnel and identify concerns.
• Lead semi-annual OSHA compliance audits and bi-annual internal facility audits, providing feedback to management.
• Participate in annual USCG vessel inspections.
• Audit crew participation in safety initiatives such as meetings, emergency drills, and near-miss reporting.
• Monitor adherence to confined space entry protocols, including equipment maintenance and on-site verification.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and coordinate SWPPP assessments and reporting.
• Oversee permit sampling and flow recordkeeping, ensuring proper chemical inventory and compliance.
• Submit monthly DMRs and flow data to state environmental agencies, maintaining both electronic and physical records.

Incident & Claims Management

• Manage workplace incident investigations, including response, root cause analysis, and prevention planning.
• Handle initial emergency claims procedures and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.

Training & Development

• Track and coordinate OSHA-required training.
• Deliver safety and environmental training as needed.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through crew interviews and field observations.
• Recommend improvements to training programs based on field feedback.

Emergency Response

• Assist in emergency situations and provide handling guidance as needed.
• Provide medical management for injured employees

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience working on push boat in the Mississippi River and US Inland Waterways 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in reading and writing.  Ability to complete required paperwork without assistance. 
• General understanding of computer programs (MS Office Suite, email). 

• Possess effective communication skills to interact with personnel at all levels
• Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work extended hours and to be on-call as directed

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSING

• Must possess and maintain a valid TWIC
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation to be hired for the position.

• Must have reliable/dependable transportation