Marine HSE Manager - Seattle, WA

Req. Number

003-4389

Posting Date

Apr 14, 2026

Address

450 Alaskan Way S,

Seattle

,

Washington

98104

, United States

Job Description

About Foss Maritime

Foss Maritime is one of the most recognized and respected maritime brands in the U.S., combining a rich legacy with a forward-thinking approach to industry innovation. While deeply rooted in tradition, Foss is evolving at a fast pace, continuously setting new standards for operational excellence and sustainability.

With operations spanning all U.S. coasts and global transportation projects, Foss is a leader in harbor and terminal towage, tug and barge transportation, and offshore energy solutions, including traditional energy and offshore wind projects. Our primary operations are on the U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.

As part of the Saltchuk family of companies, Foss is a values-driven organization that takes pride in its exceptional team, commitment to safety, and dedication to customer success. With a culture built on integrity, innovation, and collaboration, Foss Maritime remains a trusted leader in the maritime industry.

About the Role

The Marine HSE Manager leads and executes the company's HSE program across vessel operations and supporting shore-side locations. Partnering with Operations, the role drives Subchapter M/TSMS HSE execution through risk-based field verification, JSA program ownership, crew engagement, and practical training. The Manager supports incident and near-miss investigations, translates learning into actionable safety communications, and delivers initiatives for measurable reductions in injuries and illnesses through targeted risk controls and performance trending/benchmarking. The role owns the HSE aspects of audits and inspections, including OVMSA, and ensures timely CAPA closure supported by objective evidence and verified effectiveness. Success requires strong influence, confident communication, practical problem-solving, and disciplined cross-functional follow-through.

Essential Functions:

• Lead execution of Subchapter M / TSMS HSE controls, ensuring procedures translate into consistent operational risk control.
• Support operations leadership in developing and executing regional/fleet safety plans (including facilitation/participation in safety committees as applicable).
• Represent HSQE at operations reviews and committee forums; communicate expectations, share learning, and drive follow-through on agreed actions.
• Plan and execute risk-based field verification (vessel inspections/visits, observations/coaching) and drive measurable improvement in verification outcomes (critical controls, readiness discipline).
• Facilitate vessel safety meetings and strengthen safety program reinforcement through onboard presence.
• Own and manage the JSA program and library (standards, reporting/database, periodic review/cleanup) and coach crews on effective JSA development and use.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring strong causal analysis, practical corrective actions, and prevention of recurrence.
• Develop, distribute, and support implementation of Lessons Learned / Safety Alerts across vessels, operations, and shore-side locations.
• Lead initiatives to reduce injuries and illnesses, focusing on high-risk tasks/exposures, strengthening controls, and verifying effectiveness through field evidence, leading indicators, and lagging trend analysis.
• Maintain, analyze, and benchmark HSE performance data (leading/lagging), identify trends, recommend targeted interventions, and contribute to periodic reports/dashboards.
• Deliver practical HSE training and coaching to vessel crews and shore-side staff, including content tied to incidents, audits/inspections, and HSE campaigns.
• Own and manage all HSE aspects of audits and inspections (planning, execution support, and preparation of objective evidence) and drive timely, effective closeout of HSE-related findings with verified effectiveness.
• Conduct internal HSE audits/assessments of vessel and operational management practices (field leadership behaviors, work control quality, and safety culture execution), and drive improvement actions.
• Lead the company's OVMSA program end-to-end, including OVMSA audits and maintaining current OVMSA content in the OCIMF database.
• Participate in OVID inspections, support OVID readiness, and support verified closeout of observations and findings (including OVMSA/OVID follow-up).
• Own, manage, and drive HSE corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) governance and implementation, support closure of actions assigned to other departments, with a focus on strengthening risk barriers and verifying effectiveness.
• Coordinate closely with the Marine Quality Assurance Manager to align audit execution and CAPA closeout (MQA owns marine regulatory/compliance aspects).
• Maintain awareness of emerging maritime HSE regulations/requirements and support readiness for audits/inspections as needed.
• Monitor and verify contractor/third-party HSE compliance for work aboard vessels and at company docks/facilities (hazard controls, stop-work expectations, corrective actions).
• Support OSHA program compliance for shore-side docks/facilities (e.g., respiratory protection requirements, equipment/operator qualification documentation where applicable). Apply basic industrial hygiene concepts as needed to support crew and shore-side worker safety.
• Support shore-side environmental compliance for offices/docks/facilities, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation and permitting compliance (as applicable), inspections, recordkeeping, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Support emergency preparedness and drill/exercise effectiveness, emphasizing critique quality, lessons learned, and follow-through on improvements.
• Support customer marine assurance and vetting-related requests by coordinating HSE evidence and ensuring timely, thorough, and consistent responses (partnering with QA for regulatory/compliance/quality evidence).
• Maintain effective working interfaces with key stakeholders (vessel crews/leaders, operations, crewing, maintenance/engineering, training/LMS, office/dock stakeholders, contractors, customers/assurance auditors, regulators/class societies).
• Acts as Alternate DPA and/or CSO during rotational coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Skills and Behaviors

• Exercises Stop Work Authority, requires immediate mitigations (pause/stand-down/interim controls) when risk is unacceptable; escalates per protocol.
• Drives HSE CAPA governance and cross-functional follow-through; requires objective evidence and effectiveness verification before closure.
• Effectively communicates HSE expectations and priorities; aligns teams to company's safety vision and objectives.
• Builds strong working relationships across mariners, operations, and stakeholders; communicates tactfully and effectively with diverse audiences to facilitate the maximum level of effort, cooperation, and output.
• Performs under pressure; prioritizes competing demands and delivers with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism; leads by example.
• Uses sound judgment and practical problem-solving; proposes workable solutions to HSE challenges.
• Applies strong analytical attention to detail to identify compliance gaps and recommend controls.
• Confident public speaker/trainer; represents the HSQE Department with internal stakeholders, and the company with customers and external parties as needed.
• Complies with all company policies, including EEO/non-discrimination/harassment requirements.

Minimum Required Qualifications