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Bridgemans is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Associate for our project in Manila, Philippines. The successful candidate will join the EHS team based in Canada, reporting to the manager of Environmental, Health and Safety.

The EHS Associate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining policies, programs, and procedures within the Bridgemans EHS management system, and will ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, local, and client EHS requirements on the vessel. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the role will support the vessel’s operations, engineering, hotel and galley service teams to achieve EHS targets and requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work to reduce company risk and liability in all aspects of EHS. Assists in a variety of duties to including, observations, training and inspections.
• Conducts workplace surveys, safety audits and assessments. Advises team and management of conditions requiring corrective action including participation as a member on the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Assists with root cause analysis when EHS incidents occur and recommends corrective action where environmental, health and safety hazards exist.
• Focuses on continuous improvement of EHS programs in processes, systems, and operations.
• Provides/supports EHS briefings and training sessions as appropriate to fulfill regulatory requirements and foster a safe working environment including contractor safety programs.
• Engages all employees to take ownership of EHS.
• Supports pollution prevention and sustainability project identification and execution
• Completes assigned internal and external reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner and maintains records in compliance with requirements.
• Communicates effectively with contacts within and outside of own department and may occasionally have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.). Explains and interprets processes and procedures to others within and outside the job area. May work to justify and gain cooperation regarding processes, practices and procedures.

Experience with:

• Maintaining and improving existing EH&S programs, procedures and training materials in a continuous improvement environment.
• Vessel safety requirements and safety management system.
• Performing hazard analysis, new chemical assessments, Certificate of Air reviews, pre-start reviews, ergonomic assessments, near miss reports, and addressing worker EH&S concerns.
• Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste management systems and waste reduction work plans.
• Assisting in conducting hazard and compliance research and documenting results.
• Familiar with the hierarchy of controls and able to provide guidance to technical and non-technical staff.
• Maintaining SDS sheets, Chemical Inventories, WHMIS labels, cabinet inventories, chemical databases, defining PPE.
• Corporate EH&S and other third-party audits (prior to, during, and after)
• Performs related duties or special projects as directed.

Required Capabilities:

• Higher maritime education with related training and experience in senior role at sea or experience in a similar shorebased role
• Good knowledge of Maritime Statutory Instruments, ISO standards, maritime industry standards and best-practices
• Skilled in risk management, communication techniques, brainstorming, negotiating, process mapping, composing procedures, instructions and manuals, project management, risk management, performance analysis, audit and inspection management
• Fluent in English
• Very good presentation, leadership, teambuilding and coaching skills, document management skills
• Advanced computer user and familiar with current computer programs used within the industry
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, explain, interpret and influence processes (written, verbal, presentation) to others in the organization.
• Proficient computer and technical application skills (technical writing, database and data management).
• Ability and be willing to stay onboard the vessel.

Desired Education and Experiences:

• Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience.
• Practical knowledge and technical understanding of occupational health and safety, the Act and its regulations, and environmental regulations and practices.
• EHS-related professional accreditations
• ISO 14001:2015, 45001:2018 experience and AS9100
• An understanding of worker compensation related claims
• Root cause analysis skills

Position Description:
The Master is responsible for the vessel and authorized to take any action, which may be considered necessary for the safety of the vessel and / or the prevention of marine pollution. However, where the above does not apply, the Master cannot overrule the company’s policies and associated requirements / commitments without a properly authorised concession.

The Master is to be an ambassador for Bridgemans and our safety management system in their personal conduct and the conduct of the crew.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safe and efficient operation of the vessel and the safety, health and welfare of all crew and passengers on board
• Cargo operation
• Navigation
• Crew Management
• Compliance with Transport Canada policies, local laws and project regulations
• Maintaining ship’s certificates and documentation
• Compliance with local project rules as issued by the client
• Vessel inventory
• Accident / incident / injury / illness reporting
• Sending vessel daily reports and monthly reports
• Ensuring all machinery is operable
• Reporting defects
• Oversight and assistance with day to day general maintenance

Physical Aspects of Position (includes but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Climbing in and out of vessels, walking on floating pontoons and standing on a vessel in a seaway
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Safety oriented and willing and able to work in a multi-cultural environment

Required Certification

• Transport Canada – Candidate Data Number (CDN)
• Transport Canada  Certificate of Competency – suitably endorsed (150T / 500T)
• Marine emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety (MED A2 / DVS)
• Radio Operators Certificate – Marine Commercial (ROC-MC)
• Marine Basic or Advanced First Aid (MBFA) / (MAFA)
• Proficiency in Survival Craft other than fast rescue craft (unrestricted/Restricted) (PSC/PSC-R)
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (MMC)
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring with addition to randomly without prior notice

We are currently seeking Master 60T Captain to join our growing team in Kitimat, BC. Reporting to the Operations Manager, The Master / Captain are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel and the crew on the vessel and to take action necessary to ensure the safety of life, of the vessel, and the prevention of marine pollution while working within the established health and safety guidelines, and policies and procedures of the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the vessel is operated with a focus on efficiency, minimizing fuel and supplies waste during operation by minimizing idling and other wasteful activities.
• Ensure compliance with local project rules as issued by the client; Operate the vessel in full compliance of regulatory, seafaring and BMT standard operating procedures and policies;
• Ensure that vessel have required inventory of fuel and ship spares;
• Complete pre-departure checks and inspections at regular intervals;
• Provide daily reports for each vessel on fuel, labour and other requirements as per policy and client billing, including damage and incident reporting;
• Complete all handover logs, documents, reports, and action requests and ensure vessel handover is completed with incoming captain and crew at end of shift
• At the direction of the Operations Manager, oversee and assist with day to day general maintenance;
• Ensure safety, health and welfare of all crew and passengers on board.
• Ensure crew levels are sufficient for successful operations pursuant to Safe Manning for the vessel, coordinate with Operations Manager
• Provide verbal and written performance reviews of all crew to the Operations Manager in support of the performance management of crew
• Support the skills development of crew, ensuring adequate support, training and development of additional competencies by acting as a mentor for crew and providing training at the direction of the Operations Manager
• Maintain a positive tone within the team and work cooperatively through personal behaviour, work contribution and the sharing of expertise and knowledge;
• Act as an ambassador for Bridgemans Marine Transport in all dealings with the public, management and team members.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years relevant experience preferred
• Valid Transport Canada <60T Certificate of Competency, suitably endorsed
• 60T Master to hold Valid Small Vessel Marine Operators (SVMO / SVMO-R) Certificate of Competency
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate
• MED A2 / MED A3 and ROC-MC
• Advanced First Aid an asset
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring and potential random tests throughout employment without prior notice;
• Excellent comprehension and command of the English language; (written & verbal);

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Drug & Alcohol testing is completed prior to an offer of employment.

Must be legally able to work in Canada.