HSSE Manager

Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a dedicated HSSE Manager to lead the way in safety, compliance, and environmental excellence - driving a proactive culture of risk management and collaboration across our teams, partners, and operations. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with the Director of HSSE and AML management team to develop programs and policies that ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and other applicable requirements across all service lanes. This role is then responsible for implementing and executing these programs, including administering in-person training and overseeing the online learning system (Dayforce).
• Manage the physical security of AML's Seattle facilities, including oversight of security vendors, administration of access control systems, and coordination of responses to security incidents. Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related matters, after-hours incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all MTSA security plan requirements, including the execution of drills, exercises, and third-party audits.
• Assist with training and the development of monthly safety meeting topics.
• Assist the Director of HSSE, M&R Manager and Marine Maintenance Manager regarding development of detailed procedural manuals for company specific equipment or operational procedures or needs.
• Maintain and implement updates to AML's HSSE Manuals across all departments and service lanes.
• Conduct monthly internal compliance audits and ensure all necessary corrective actions are implemented.
• Evaluate compliance of AML's service partners through quarterly and yearly audits and lead the implementation of corrective or preventative measures as needed.
• Assist with the external audits conducted by regulatory agencies or client-specific audits.
• Promote AML's Safety culture with managers, supervisors, and non-supervisory personnel.
• Support risk management activities with managers and supervisors and assist with job safety analysis development.
• Responsible for submitting required federal, state and local reports relating to, hazardous materials releases, environmental incidences, breach of security, etc.
• Assist in the management of environmental programs or concerns relating to; SWPPP, SPC, King County discharge permits, SPU, and other environmental issues.
• Respond to hazardous and non-hazardous material incidents and participate in subsequent investigations.
• Participates in incident investigations and assists in the collection of records, data and information during the incident investigation process.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department on the procurement of safety-related products and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Engage in ongoing professional development through seminars and HSSE-related courses.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with frequent travel.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Four-year college or university certificate preferred; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years' management experience required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and proactively identify and implement solutions with minimal guidance.
• Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
• Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes and be able to work in a high stress environment.
• PC skills required: Windows, Excel, Outlook, keyboarding proficiency.

Compensation Range: $85k to $108,700k Annually. Pay rate is dependent on skills and experience.

Your benefits will include:

• Paid Time off - start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
• Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in additional to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
• Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family - we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family
• 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance and AD&D - we pay for at no cost to you
• Long term disability - we pay for at no cost to you
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
• Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is a requirement for all AML employees.

Alaska Marine Lines is an equal opportunity employer. AML does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals for protected veterans.