About the role
Role: Safety Officer
Location: Bayonne, NJ
Work Type: Full-time | Onsite
Schedule: Rotational Monday-Sunday | 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Job Summary Seeking an experienced EHS/Safety professional to support ship repair operations in a shipyard environment. The role assists with daily safety inspections, accident investigations, employee and subcontractor training, safety audits, regulatory compliance, and workplace hazard evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Safety Manager with daily safety inspections onboard vessels and throughout the shipyard and facility.
- Conduct accident investigations, safety studies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Implement and conduct employee safety and health training programs, including annual safety training.
- Perform weekly safety audits of vessels, facilities, and drydock operations.
- Test, calibrate, and operate safety testing equipment; interpret results and inspect, test, and evaluate vessel spaces.
- Determine when additional evaluation by a Certified Marine Chemist is required.
- Coordinate with personnel to ensure compliance with company safety policies, contract safety requirements, and state and federal regulations.
- Conduct safety training for subcontractors.
- Complete incident reports for all workplace injuries.
- Support the Safety Manager with overall safety programs and ship repair operations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a safety-focused role; shipyard or ship repair experience preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of vessel structure, locations, and spaces is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of current OSHA standards.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must have or be able to obtain Shipyard Competent Person Certification.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
- Ability to work a rotational schedule, including Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM-4:30 PM.
- Strong communication, observation, investigation, and safety-compliance skills.
- Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Ability to squat, stand, climb ladders, and enter/exit confined spaces, tanks, and voids.
- Ability to walk long distances across large vessels and shipyard facilities.
- Ability to conduct inspections in active shipyard and marine environments.
- Ability to wear required PPE and perform safety-related field duties.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Training & Advancement Opportunities
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