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