Description

Key Lakes is seeking a Marine Safety Coordinator to assist in the safety operations of our vessels. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in maritime safety regulations and procedures as well as general maritime experience, sailing or otherwise.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement safety programs:

o Create and manage health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

o Assist SQE Director compiling data for the safety team meetings

o Assist SQE Director compiling data for the Management Review meetings

o Develop and draft new SMS procedures, forms and other documentation as required.

o Coordinate the drug testing program for random, post-incident, and reasonable cause testing (DER)

o Review, track and trend claims, Casualty Reports, Injury Reports, Near Miss Reports and Non-Conformance Reports.

o Develop and draft new GIM (General Information for Masters), Engineering Bulletins, Lessons Learned Reports, Safety Findings, and Safety Line Newsletter

Attend inspections and audits

o Support scheduling and coordination of Internal and External Audits / Inspections

o Attend Internal and External Audits as directed by the SQE Director.

Assist with incident investigation

o Analyze accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.

o Assist with the Close-out of non-conformities and other audit findings.

Maintain Safety Department records

o Keep accurate and organized records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incidents.

o Monitor and track safety metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement

o Support onboarding and orientation for new office personnel on SMS and Keystone Quality System

Promote safety culture: Collaborate with management and employees to foster a strong safety culture and provide guidance on safety-related matters.

Ensure regulatory compliance: Stay up-to-date on safety regulations and ensure the company adheres to all legal requirements.

Assists as directed in the Operations Department

Travel to vessels to support layup and fitout; complete safety inspections of vessels and layberths during winterwork

Represent Key Lakes at maritime industry events including Waterborne Transportation Group, Chamber of Shipping of America, etc.

Requirements

Requirements and Desired Qualifications

US Citizenship

Degree from a Maritime Academy

Having or ability to obtain a TWIC

Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of marine shipping industry legislation and industry standards

Experience working on or managing vessels with ISM Code preferred.

Familiar with USCG SIP

DER training required once hiring on

Able to embark/disembark large, high freeboard vessels via a pilot ladder and/or gangway