Health and Safety Officer

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