What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Engineer position at James Marine, Inc.?
Safety Engineer
Location: Wickliffe, KY
Who we are:
Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,500 employees in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky, Louisiana, and Alabama. We proudly promote a diverse workforce with an inclusive culture that encourages creativity and a positive team environment.
Job Summary:
A Shipyard Safety Engineer ensures personnel and facility safety by identifying and correcting potential hazards. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends and overtime will be assigned as needed.
What you’ll get:
- 8 paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits.
- Expanded medical services program.
- Wellness program.
- Life insurance.
- 401(K) matching.
- Employee Discounts.
- Referral Bonuses.
What you’ll do:
- Implement and evaluate programs and procedures to ensure personnel and facility safety.
- Monitor and control the company's safety/environmental standards while following OSHA and state regulations.
- Assist with management and tracking of worker injury claims.
- Investigate industrial accidents to minimize recurrence.
- Tour facilities; to identify and correct potential hazards; and to ensure compliance with safety/environmental regulations.
- Coordinate and conduct safety training to educate workers about safety policies.
- Take after-hours calls as assigned.
- Maintain and update environmental permits, plans, and facility manuals.
- Collect and analyze environmental data.
- Review environmental regulations and determine applicability.
- Maintain air permit systems to ensure compliance with permits.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year University; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clear written and verbal communications.
- Ability to organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
- Good time management skills.
- Able to maintain confidential information.
- Able to respond to, interact and collaborate with customers, vendors/suppliers and employees.
- Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and as a team member.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
