Safety and Compliance Specialist

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico | San Juan, PR
Full-Time

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Safety & Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen our commitment to providing safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible transportation services.

In this role, you will serve as a key partner to operations, vessel personnel, terminal teams, and leadership by ensuring compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and industry best practices. You will play an essential role in fostering a proactive safety culture, reducing operational risk, supporting audits and inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance across our maritime and terminal operations.

If you are passionate about workplace safety, risk mitigation, compliance management, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico is a leading Jones Act ocean carrier providing dependable freight transportation between the U.S. Mainland and Puerto Rico. Through innovative vessel operations, industry-leading safety standards, and a commitment to environmental stewardship, TOTE delivers critical supply chain solutions for customers and communities.

At TOTE, Safety is a Core Value embedded in every aspect of our operations.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, compliance audits, workplace assessments, and risk evaluations
• Support the administration and execution of TOTE's Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Compliance (HSSE) Programs
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operational and workplace hazards
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, and implement corrective actions
• Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics, trends, and compliance indicators
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USCG, DOT, EPA, Coast Guard, and maritime regulations
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance reviews
• Maintain accurate safety records, permits, documentation, and compliance files
• Facilitate employee safety training, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities
• Partner with vessel crews, terminal personnel, contractors, and leadership teams to strengthen safety performance
• Monitor contractor safety compliance and site access requirements
• Develop and track corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, investigations, and recommendations for leadership
• Assists with cargo loss prevention and cargo loss control efforts, including the compilation and distribution of loss statistics, the expeditious communication of significant losses to key managers, and participation in conferences to reduce cargo losses.
• Investigates and adjusts a wide range of claims, primarily cargo, trucker’s auto liability, equipment, workers’ compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims.
• Assist with the Business Continuity Planning, drills, monthly safety training, hurricane plan, safety committee, and coordinate safety & compliance fair.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Maritime Studies, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in safety, compliance, transportation, logistics, terminal, maritime, industrial, or environmental operations
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools

• Experience in maritime, terminal, transportation, logistics, warehousing, or industrial environments
• Knowledge of USCG, DOT, EPA, ISM Code, and maritime regulatory requirements
• OSHA 30 Certification
• CSP, ASP, CHST, or other safety-related certifications
• Experience supporting ISO, ISM, HSSE, or compliance management systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Promotes a strong safety-first culture through engagement, accountability, education, and proactive risk management.

Maintains expertise in OSHA, USCG, DOT, EPA, and maritime compliance standards.

Identifies workplace hazards and develops effective mitigation strategies.

Ensures accuracy in audits, investigations, reporting, compliance documentation, and corrective actions.

Analyzes incidents and develops practical solutions to improve safety performance.

Builds strong partnerships with operations, vessel personnel, terminal teams, contractors, and leadership.

Drives initiatives that improve safety performance, compliance, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.

Demonstrates professionalism, ethical decision-making, and ownership of responsibilities.

• Work performed in both office and operational environments
• Frequent interaction with terminal operations, vessel crews, contractors, and business partners
• Exposure to marine terminals, vessels, warehouses, cargo handling equipment, and active operational environments
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasional travel may be required
• Must be available to respond to operational incidents, emergencies, and compliance investigations as needed

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match and discretionary funding
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supplemental parental leave
• Professional development and safety certification opportunities

• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Floating holiday opportunities (where applicable)

Competitive compensation based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications.

At TOTE, you'll join an organization committed to Safety, Operational Excellence, Environmental Stewardship, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement. You'll play a critical role in protecting employees, supporting compliance, reducing risk, and helping ensure the success of one of the nation's leading maritime transportation providers.

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico is a drug-free employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.