Director of Safety

PORTS AMERICA SHARED SERVICES, INC.

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budget Management, Collective Bargaining, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Diversity, Emergency Planning, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Human Resources, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Multitasking, OSHA, Operational Strategy, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Physical Security, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Vision Plan

LOCATION

Tacoma, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description
The Director of Safety is a member of Husky Terminal's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading comprehensive safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness programs across all terminal operations. This role serves as the primary safety business partner and subject matter expert for marine terminal safety, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and maritime regulatory requirements while promoting a strong, proactive safety culture in complex, high-hazard, 24/7 port operations.

This role requires a results-driven leader who demonstrates initiative, confidence, and a strong sense of urgency in achieving safety and operational objectives. The Director of Safety must be able to make timely decisions, solve complex problems, and lead safety initiatives in a fast-paced, high-risk operational environment. Success in this role requires the ability to adapt to changing conditions, balance multiple priorities, influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and inspire a shared commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Quick Facts

Compensation: $146,800 to $211,400, target range $150,000 - $180,000, annually, depending on experience

Working hours: Full-time, Salary, on-site

Reports to: Head of Human Resources

Industry: Marine Terminal

Job Functions: Safety

What You'll Do

Lead and execute company-wide safety strategy, programs, and initiatives

Ensure compliance with OSHA, USCG, EPA, and maritime regulations

Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions

Drive emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response coordination

Partner with leadership, Operations, HR, and represented workforce (ILWU and IAM) to promote a strong safety culture

Develop and deliver safety training, meetings, and awareness initiatives

Conduct safety audits and inspections; enforce standards and stop unsafe work when needed

Analyze safety data, track trends, and provide insights to leadership

Manage safety budget, resources, and equipment needs

Build relationships with external agencies and represent the company in industry forums

Position requirements
Thank you for your interest in our Director of Safety role. As part of our application process, we require all candidates to complete a short behavioral survey. It only takes 6 minutes to complete, there is no right, or wrong answers. Please take the survey in a distraction free environment and in the language you are most comfortable with.

Here is the link, Take Survey

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required in Occupational Safety, or a related field.

Related experience:

At least 5 years of experience in a safety leadership role, preferably in marine terminal

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Ability to obtain the following certifications:

CPR Instructor Certification Required
Certified Safety Professional
Competent Person - Fall Protection
OSHA 5410 Certified

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate strong initiative, ownership, and accountability in driving safety performance and achieving organizational goals.
Maintain a high level of achievement orientation and urgency while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Make timely, confident decisions and develop practical solutions to complex operational and safety challenges.
Communicate with confidence and credibility, inspiring commitment to safety initiatives across all levels of the organization.
Influence and motivate teams, operational leaders, and workforce partners to maintain high safety standards and achieve measurable results.
Adapt quickly to organizational changes, shifting operational priorities, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Lead with confidence and authority while fostering collaboration, engagement, and shared ownership of safety performance.
Delegate effectively while holding managers and teams accountable for timely, accurate execution of safety programs and corrective actions.
Demonstrate innovative thinking and creativity in developing solutions that improve safety performance and operational effectiveness.

Technical Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have

Knowledge of terminal, stevedore and vessel operations and equipment, physical and security
Knowledge of Maintenance and Repair activities that occur on a container terminal.
The ability to analyze collective bargaining agreements and interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract to apply on the job safety standards.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state OSHA, S. Coast Guard and other applicable codes and regulations.

Physical Demands:

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.

Requires physical ability to access ships, cranes, the yard and office
The environment may be hazardous to persons unable to see or hear fast moving, heavy
The ability to climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift
The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
The ability to lift 50 pounds
The ability to use a computer/keyboard

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions, wet/humid environment, non-weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration). The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Benefits:

One of Husky's core values is People First. Husky Terminal cares about its employees and lives this value by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that supports you and your family. The company strives to keep benefits comprehensive and affordable.

Our benefits include:

Potential annual discretionary bonus up to 20% of base salary for this role. Annual bonuses are subject to personal and company performance.
Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance or employee can purchase buy-up plans
Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at two times base salary, with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
No cost short-term and long-term disability
Annual time off and sick time
10 Paid holidays
5 Floating days, prorated in first year depending on hire date
Employee Assistance Program
401K with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee's eligible earnings

4% vested immediately, and full vesting is attained after three years of service

Free onsite parking

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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PORTS AMERICA SHARED SERVICES, INC.

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