Incident Investigations Manager

We are seeking an INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS MANAGER for our Channelview, TX OR Harahan, LA office.

Blessey Marine Services, Inc. owns and operates one of the youngest multi-faceted inland tank barge and vessel fleets in the United States.

JOB TITLE:                  Incident Investigations Manager

DEPARTMENT:            Health, Safety and Environmental           

FLSA STATUS:            Exempt

SUPERVISION:

Reports to:                    Vice President of HSE and Compliance

Supervises:                   This position has no supervisory responsibilities

 This position can be located in Harahan, LA or Channelview, TX

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Manage the Company’s Marine Incident Investigation program by performing the following duties:

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee and manage all Company Marine Incident Investigations.  Assign Investigation Teams and ensure all investigation policies/procedures are followed in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) Manual. 
• Lead Investigation Teams to identify incident root causes and develop corrective/preventive actions to eliminate future incidents.
• Draft formal Root Cause Analysis Investigations for Senior Management approval.
• Coordinate responses to customers and others based on investigation results.
• Ensure proper corrective actions are identified, documented and tracked to close-out in a timely manner. 
• Incorporate lessons learned and best practices into Safety Alerts, Weekly Safety Data Reports, and Monthly Safety Reports.
• Assist in the analyzing and trending of marine incidents, specifically their root causes for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively work with all employees, customers, vendors and governmental agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Working knowledge of the Marine Industry is required, preferably inland towing vessel experience.
• Navigation and/or Mechanical experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior formal Root Cause Analysis training required.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Excel and Microsoft Word software.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
  
• Proficient spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of office administration procedures.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak clearly in the English language.         .

LANGUAGE SKILLS                                                     

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS                                             

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY                                                  

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires occasional overnight travel and driving a vehicle as necessary for errands and business related meetings. Employee and/or applicant must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History check and possess and maintain a current valid driver's license in their state of residence. Some overnight travel required to attend conferences, seminars and meetings. 

BLESSEY MARINE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE!

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