Influential position dedicated to the development, implementation, and promotion of a safe, accident-free, and healthy work culture. In addition, conducts impactful training programs for employees at all levels in the organization, from new hire orientations to department teams. This position is designated as an essential role employee during emergency situations involving safety concerns and requires immediate availability to respond as needed.

Job Duties: This role functions as the Safety Manager and is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment across all operations. The role focuses on hazard identification, risk mitigation, employee training, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of safety practices. Working collaboratively with leadership, employees, and external partners, this position promotes a strong culture of safety while aligning operational activities with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and organizational goals. In this role, you will:

• Conduct field inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards, assess work practices, and recommend corrective and preventative actions to reduce safety and environmental risks.
• Manage the Compliance Safety Management System to track incidents, inspections, audits, training, JSAs, action items, and key safety performance metrics.
• Collaborate with management, Port Captains, engineers, vessel crews, and external partners to evaluate hazardous work processes and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and industry best practices.
• Develop, implement, and oversee employee safety training programs, including new hire orientations, recurrent training, emergency response, and on-the-job instruction.
• Maintain, revise, and distribute the Board’s Safety Manual, safety policies, JSAs, and training materials to ensure alignment with current standards and guidance.
• Establish annual safety and training goals, analyze KPIs (including TRIR), prepare reports and lessons learned, and present findings to leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as Chair of the Board Safety Committee, facilitating bi-monthly meetings to review incidents, determine corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate safety initiatives across departments and with external entities, including Risk Management, Facilities, Harbor Police/Fire Vessel, Legal, and NOPB.
• Oversee safety supplies, training resources, and budgets to support effective safety and compliance programs.
• Administer the Motor Vehicle Safety Program by reviewing driving records, coordinating driver training, addressing unsafe driving complaints, and managing insurance-related requirements.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Safety Risk Agency Director Work Schedule: This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. * Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement
• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others