Safety & Compliance Officer

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position is responsible for coordination and oversight of safety, health, and environmental policies and 

compliance for CMA Terminals Alaska. The position is also responsible for working with the Health Safety & Environment Officer (HSEO) to ensure Alaska Operations are meeting expectations and always up-to-date on policies/procedures. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with HSEO to maintain, evaluate, and improve safety, health, and environmental policies for CMA CGM Group Alaska operations (marine, port, inland and cargo).
• Lead, maintain and ensure compliance with C-TPAT program for Alaska offices/facilities. Review and validate partner/customer supply chain security surveys for adherence to C-TPAT Minimum Security Standards. Serve as liaison with customers, vendors, suppliers or other 3rd parties regarding C-TPAT compliance.
• Act as the Alaskan liaison to U.S. governmental agencies, including but not limited to Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security, Port authorities, State Government and Federal Rail Administration. To include leading responses to inquiries or requests for production by such government agencies. Working directly with relevant SSE team in the event responses are requested by these governmental agencies.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions and continual improvement in business processes for safety, health, and environmental compliance. Perform and report SSE (Safety Security Environment) risk analysis, vulnerability, and supply-chain safety/security assessments. Perform and report internal audits to ensure that measures and programs in place are effective, and make recommendations to mitigate exposure or risk, where applicable. Review and audit processes and activities to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved. Ensure security incidents in link with C-TPAT Program are effectively reported to our HSEO and CTPAT SCSS.
•  Actively work in coordination with the SSE team to drive and lead crisis and emergency response plans for Alaska operations. Make sure plans are in place and lead the local Emergency Response Teams.
• Lead local environment compliance program(s), including record keeping, data entry and data integrity. Organize and compile supporting documents for relief measures, annual compliance report, audits and/or internal audits. Act as a liaison in coordination with Deputy General Counsel, Compliance.
• Responsible for the application, verification, and maintenance of various environmental incentive, benefit, and corporate recognition programs for Alaska in coordination with the Director of Sustainability.
• Actively develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans for all Alaska operations to align with global SSE team. Make sure that the plans are clearly communicated and required, and regular drills are performed. Work with Human Resources in regards to Alert Media emergency communication system, ensure regular updates are made and communication is made to employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in operations or as directed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with the maritime and intermodal transportation industry and regulations, including Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Maritime Commission, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and Trade Compliance requirements.
• Advance working knowledge of International shipping logistics and transportation. 
• Experience with compliance programs, continuity of operations planning, disaster recovery planning, emergency preparedness and environmental response.
• Existing and pending legislation of State and Federal level affecting the transportation industry.
• Familiarity with legal concepts, statutes, and regulations, related to ocean carriage and admiralty.
• Strong skills for creating streamlined reporting systems
• Excellent advocacy and negotiating skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to take initiatives 
• Ability to work with subordinates, contemporaries, and executive personnel
• Strong oral and communications skills
• Strong presentation skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required; Masters degree desirable.

8+ years of related experience required, 4-6 years of industry specific experience preferred.