Safety Systems Specialist

Canal Barge Company•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Canal Barge Company is seeking a Safety Systems Specialist who is passionate about worker safety and health, maritime and industrial operations, and driving safe outcomes. The ideal candidate is people-focused, safety-driven, well organized, and a strong collaborator. This role provides safety expertise and partnership to business unit leaders and serves as a visible, trusted safety leader across Canal Barge Company and its family of companies, including Illinois Marine Towing (Vessel & Shipyard), Canal Terminal Company, Canal Analytical & Environmental Services, and Marquette Transportation Company.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in occupational safety and health.
Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
Experience preparing vessels and facilities for external inspections and audits, including working with third-party organizations.
Ability to safely access vessels, docks, and industrial facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maritime or related industrial operations preferred.
Degree in Safety Management or related field preferred but not required.
Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
General awareness of OSHA and Subchapter M regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement, participate in, and continuously improve company safety systems.
Ensure operational policies and procedures are reviewed and maintained to reflect safe working practices.
Provide visible, field-based safety leadership at offices, facilities, docks, and vessels.
Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Participate in on-site safety meetings and customer audits.
Frequently board company vessels to ensure compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, OSHA, ISM, TMSA & customer requirements.
Support regulatory compliance across facilities and vessels.
Conduct safety orientations for new hires, as appropriate.
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.
Support Maritime Security programs
Participate in an on-call rotation.
Enhance safety management expertise through workshops, professional publications, and networking. Stay updated on and interpret federal and state regulations for relevance and implementation.
Perform additional duties as required to support overall company mission and goals
Travel up to 50% to support company operations.