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Safety and Compliance Specialist Jobs in Jacksonville, USA at TOTE Resources LLC
Safety and Compliance Specialist
Reports to:
Safety Manager
Job Description
You would be a great TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico employee if you exhibit the following:
- Model safe behavior, never compromising your or another’s safety.
- You keep a positive outlook in all you do. Show consistency in words and actions.
- Follow through on commitments. Communicate openly.
- Show personal accountability for achieving results, for your actions, and your professional development.
- Can be counted on to be a true business partner.
Summary/objective
The Safety and Compliance Specialist will provide essential support in advancing our compliance, safety, and environmental programs to a sustainable, proactive state. This role will collaborate closely with the Safety & Compliance Manger and Department Leaders to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, contracts and quality agreements, maintaining accurate documentation, and support the development of initiatives that promote a safe and compliant.
Essential functions
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Review internal policies for alignment with regulatory policies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).
- Review quality agreements to ensure alignment with TMPR operations and processes
- Audit compliance program across all departments and third-party contractors
- Monitor and enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other relevant regulations
- Monitor and enforce compliance with customer quality agreements
- Organize compliance documentation to improve accessibility and usability.
- Manage and update incident management system (EHS Insight)
- Update and maintain Compliance Catalog
- Manage and update Ecovadis solutions and sustainability platform
- Update maintain licenses and permits required for TMPR operations.
- Maintain centralized repository of active links to compliance regulations
- Update compliance documentation in accordance with ISO standards.
- Assist in developing Compliance, Safety, and Environmental initiatives.
- Participate in Compliance inspections and assist with follow-up actions.
- Conduct safety training courses to include onboarding for newly hired employees.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees.
- Maintain records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Investigate accidents and near-misses; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with departments to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
- Stay current with changes in safety and compliance regulations.
- Promote continuous improvement in safety & compliance culture and performance.
- Safety & Compliance Focus – Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant workplace.
- Attention to Detail
– Ensures accuracy and consistency in documentation and processes. - Solution-oriented
– Proven ability to analyze challenges and implement effective, practical solutions - Organizational Skills – Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities.
- Collaboration
– Works effectively with colleagues, leadership, and regulatory bodies.
Required education and experience
- Associate Occupational Safety, Environmental Science (preferred), or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of regulations, including OSHA, EPA, USCG, and DOT.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred education and experience
- Risk assessment, management, and prioritization
- Familiarity with ISO standards preferred.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Hazardous cargo documentation and process
- Occasional (less than 10%)
Work environment
- Office-based role with periodic visits to operational facilities for inspections and audits.
- Exposure to warehouse and port environments during facility visits.
Office Demands
Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
Requires moderate use of personal computer (word processing and spreadsheets) for compiling reports, statistical data, composing…
Title: Safety and Compliance Specialist
Company: TOTE Resources LLC
Location: Jacksonville, USA
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