Environmental Health Safety Specialist (Boston)

Position Title : Maritime Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Location : Conley Container Terminal, 700 Summer Street, Boston, MA. 02127

Anticipated start date : 1-2 Weeks

Duration : 03 Months contract

Shift : M-F 7-3 ideal, but open to 9-5 at latest start and end time.

Must have a current TWIC, or be able to complete TWIC process

Job Description

Purpose : Assists in furthering a positive safety culture and aiding in compliance with all applicable EHS regulations for Massports Maritime departments.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Supports and enforces safety procedures across the container terminal, cruise terminal, and other maritime properties.
• Maintains compliance with Massport, State, and Federal safety regulations including OSHA, NEC, ANSI, and Coast Guard standards.
• Conducts regular field audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Enforces terminal safety rules and ensures real-time hazard mitigation for all personnel on site (ILA, MPA, CBP, contractors, etc.).
• Participates in the development and execution of emergency response plans and drills.
• Collaborates with the Massport Safety Department to implement and maintain safety programs.
• Develops and delivers safety training programs for terminal personnel and contractors.
• Assists with designing and updating safety procedures, policies, and SOPs for marine terminal operations.
• Tracks training completion and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Assists in the investigation of incidents and supports corrective action planning.
• Aids in root cause analysis for injuries, near misses, and safety violations.
• Ensures proper incident documentation and reporting.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to relevant departments.
• Tracks corrective actions to closure and monitors for recurrence.
• Aids in environmental compliance and supports pollution prevention efforts.
• Assists with hazardous waste management and permitting (e.g., petroleum delivery, fluid transfer).
• Coordinates inspections of separators, tanks, and vapor recovery systems.
• Maintains inspection logs and collaborates with Environmental Management on innovative waste minimization strategies.
• Assists in emergency response and security planning.
• Collaborates with Public Safety and internal stakeholders to support emergency preparedness across marine facilities.
• Participates in drills and planning sessions to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education :

Experience

Skills And Competencies

Working Conditions

Work Schedule

40 hour work week. Ability to work additional hours as workload demands.

Equipment Used

Computer, telephone, photocopier, printer, audio-visual equipment, calculator, 2- way radio, tools, equipment, and other MPA office equipment