About Marquette:Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,500 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.
Principal Responsibilities:- Vessel Compliance: Frequently board company vessels to ensure compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, OSHA, ISM, TMSA & customer requirements. Conduct internal audits, surveys, and inspections. Identify deficiencies, collaborate with crews and other departments to develop solutions and implement corrective actions. Participate in and represent company during external audits, surveys, and inspections.
- Safety Training: Prepare vessel crews and shore-based staff for safe work practices. Disseminate safety information, assist in developing safety training programs, and conduct training sessions focused on incident prevention.
- Incident Investigations: Perform incident analyses to identify root causes. Recommend corrective and preventive actions. Submit required reports to the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Company Representation: Attend U.S. Coast Guard and industry-sponsored events. Respond to customer information requests. Serve as a liaison to the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal and state agencies during incidents.
- Safety Review: Observe and report unsafe conditions and trends. Implement on the spot corrective actions and recommend preventive action measures. Draft safety alerts as needed for vessel crews and shore-based staff.
- Workplace Safety: Promote and maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment. Adhere to company standards and Safety Management System policies. Alert management to potential concerns, coach others on safe work habits, and foster a culture of safety.
- Professional Development: Enhance safety management expertise through workshops, professional publications, and networking. Stay updated on and interpret federal and state regulations for relevance and implementation.
- Other: Perform additional duties as required to support overall company mission and goals.
Qualifications:- Experience in maritime vessel compliance, inspections, auditing, investigations, or vessel operations/engineering.
- Formal degree in Safety Management or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the maritime industry (preferred).
- Experience preparing vessels for external inspections and audits, including working with third-party organizations.
- ISO 9001 Auditor Training or equivalent accredited training (preferred).
- SIRE or OVID inspection experience (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- U.S. Coast Guard experience or equivalent in inspections, investigations, or marine safety (preferred).
- Ability to complete/pass an approved surveyor and auditor course.
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% or more.
- Valid state-issued driver's license required.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening.
- Willingness to undergo a criminal background check.
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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