Safety, Training and Compliance Specialist

Tidewater Barge Lines, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, is the largest inland marine transportation company west of the Mississippi River. Tidewater also operates five strategically located terminals on the Snake and Columbia River Systems capable of handling a wide range of cargos and intermodal connections.  Our marine construction facility in Troutdale, Oregon is the largest full service ship repair and marine construction facility on the Columbia River.  Together the people of Tidewater respect the privilege of operating on and near the waterways of the Pacific Northwest and are committed to operating in a manner that enhances the region's livability for future generations. 

 

Tidewater is currently seeking a Safety, Training and Compliance Specialist to assist our fleet and maintenance yard with the understanding and implementation of the Company’s Safety Program, including the Safety Policy and Philosophy Statement, and all other safety related initiatives. This position will also assist the same work group with regulatory compliance, and any related training requirements.

 

General Duties:Ride one upriver tow round trip from Vancouver to Pasco, and back to Vancouver, one round trip from Pasco to Lewiston and back to Pasco, and one round trip from Vancouver to Astoria each month to observe work conditions, listen to safety concerns, conduct training, drills, safety meetings, and hold required inspections and compliance auditsConduct yard inspections and safety and compliance audits.Look for safety gaps in our vessel and maintenance yard operations and intervene at the point of work, as is appropriate, to prevent a dangerous operation from continuing.Oversee and manage the response to and investigation of reports of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; reviews recommendations and/or take appropriate action in order to mitigate potential safety, health, and environmental risks.Advise workforce, managers, and supervisors on equipment problems or work practices that could lead to a safety concern, and propose solutions.



Physical and other requirements:Can be continuously away from home for up to seven days aboard our vessels.Ability to walk on steel or wood decks, around obstacles, on moving, pitching, or rolling decks or barge surfaces.Ability to climb or descend ladders, stairways, etc. to access various vessel areas and barges.Physical and mental ability to run all of the office equipment. This requires the physical ability to bend, twist, lift up to 20 pounds regularly, finger small items, see, and hear. Ability to read, write, understand, and effectively communicate in English



We accept resumes only for open positions; please indicate on your cover letter the title of the position you are applying for.  Tidewater offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.  Pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical are required.

 

To apply please forward your cover letter with resume in one of the following ways:

Email:  personnel@tidewater.com

Mail:  Tidewater Attn:  Human Resources, P.O. Box 1210, Vancouver, WA  98666-1210

Fax: 360-694-8981

Cover letter with resume must be received by May 9, 2008. 

 

Tidewater is an equal opportunity employer.  Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

 

To learn more about us please visit our website at www.tidewater.com.