Job Description

Job Title: Safety Manager

Location: Northport, AL

Department: Administrative Services

Reports to: The Safety Programs Manager

Job Overview:

Parker Towing Co, Inc., founded in 1940, is a leading barge line operator in the United States. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Safety Manager who will be, responsible for the implementation, assessment and evaluations of vessel safety training processes, controls and practices in accordance with State/Federal regulations, the Parker Towing Company certified Towing Safety Management System and other company safety management programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing safety training and drills onboard Parker Towing Company vessels as directed by the Administrative Services Department.
• Conducting post incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance the overall company safety culture.
• Perform Internal Vessel Audits as required by the Parker Towing, Safety Management System.
• Present training and compliance briefs to all employees.
• Standardize safety training procedures and processes across the vessel fleet.
• Be able to work closely with management, boat crew and dock workers to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable training evaluation process.
• Work with USCG, third party auditors and other regulatory agencies regarding certifications training and compliance issues.
• Other duties as assigned by Parker Towing Company management group.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years of prior experience in maritime safety and compliance.
• Must possess strong verbal and written English communications skills.
• Must be able to live and work on Parker Towing Company vessels for extended periods of time as required.
• Must have strong computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Word /Excel and other potential programs related to the towing and barge industry.
• Ability to travel, participate in industry conferences, training and certification courses as required.

Working Conditions:

• Located out of our home office in Northport, Alabama. However, frequent travel to Parker vessels is required. 

Parker Towing Company is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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