Safety Engineer - Yacht Manufacturing / Shipyard

Sunreef Yachts Eco

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Exposure to international standards

Job summary

Sunreef Yachts Eco is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support HSE activities within a luxury yacht manufacturing and shipyard environment. The role focuses on implementing safety standards across yacht construction, assembly, outfitting, testing and commissioning.

You will work with production, engineering and quality teams to maintain a safe workplace, conduct inspections, manage PTW for high-risk tasks and oversee chemical handling, FRP processes and lifting operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or a related discipline.
NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent certifications preferred.
Typically 3–5+ years of HSE/Safety experience, preferably in yacht/marine environments.
Experience with Permit-to-Work, risk assessments, incident investigations and site inspections.
Experience supervising hot work, confined-space entry, work at height and lifting operations.

Responsibilities

Monitor HSE compliance across shipyard, yacht construction, production and outfitting areas.
Conduct routine safety inspections of workshops, vessels, docks and production spaces.
Identify unsafe conditions and acts; ensure timely corrective actions.
Manage Permit-to-Work for high-risk activities and verify controls before work begins.
Oversee FRP/composite safety, chemical handling and ventilation in production areas.
Prepare risk assessments and JSA/JHA; ensure regulatory compliance.
Investigate incidents and near misses; track corrective actions to closure.
Support emergency plans, drills and safety training; promote hazard reporting.

Skills

Safety Engineering

HSE Certification

Risk Assessment

Permit-to-Work

Incident Investigation

High-Risk Work Supervision

Lifting & Heavy Equipment Safety

Fire Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities within a luxury yacht manufacturing and shipyard environment.

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace safety standards across yacht construction, assembly, outfitting, testing and commissioning activities. The role requires strong practical knowledge of shipyard hazards, including hot work, confined-space entry, work at height, lifting operations, FRP/composite production, painting and chemical handling, electrical work and heavy equipment operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, subcontractors and project teams to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shipyard & Yacht Production Safety

Monitor HSE compliance across yacht construction, production, assembly and outfitting areas.
Conduct routine safety inspections of workshops, production halls, vessels, docks and other shipyard work areas.
Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential hazards and ensure timely corrective actions.
Provide HSE support during hull construction, structural assembly, machinery installation, interior outfitting, testing and commissioning.
Ensure safe working practices are followed by employees, contractors and subcontractors.

2. Permit-to-Work & High-Risk Activities

Manage and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements for activities including:

Hot work, welding, cutting and grinding
Confined-space entry
Work at height and scaffolding
Lifting and rigging operations
Electrical isolation / Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
Painting and chemical handling
Pressure testing and commissioning activities

Verify that appropriate risk assessments, control measures, PPE and emergency arrangements are in place before high-risk activities begin.

3. FRP, Composite & Chemical Safety

Monitor safety during FRP lamination, resin mixing, bonding, sanding, grinding and composite fabrication.
Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of resins, catalysts, solvents, paints, adhesives and other hazardous chemicals.
Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure appropriate chemical-control measures.
Monitor ventilation and PPE requirements in composite, painting and enclosed production areas.
Support controls for dust, fumes, VOCs and other occupational exposure risks.

4. Risk Assessment & HSE Compliance

Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA) and Method Statements.
Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with applicable UAE HSE regulations, fire and civil defence requirements, company HSE procedures and relevant maritime/shipyard safety standards.
Maintain HSE documentation, inspection records, permits and compliance reports.
Support internal and external HSE audits.

5. Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions

Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
Track corrective actions through closure.
Prepare incident investigation reports and safety statistics.
Identify recurring safety trends and recommend improvements to management.

6. Lifting, Machinery & Equipment Safety

Monitor lifting operations involving cranes, forklifts, mobile equipment, chain blocks and other lifting devices.
Verify lifting plans, equipment certification and competency of operators and rigging personnel where required.
Inspect machine guarding and safe use of production machinery and power tools.
Monitor safe movement of large yacht components, machinery and structural sections within production areas.

7. Fire & Emergency Safety

Conduct fire-prevention inspections throughout production and vessel areas.
Ensure availability and accessibility of firefighting and emergency equipment.
Support emergency-response plans and evacuation procedures.
Participate in fire, evacuation, confined-space rescue and other emergency drills.
Ensure escape routes and emergency exits remain unobstructed.

8. Safety Training & Culture

Conduct HSE inductions for employees, contractors and visitors.
Deliver toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions.
Coach supervisors and production personnel on safe working practices.
Promote reporting of hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions.
Support initiatives to strengthen the overall safety culture within the shipyard.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related technical discipline.

NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent recognized HSE certification is preferred.
Typically 3–5+ years of HSE/Safety experience, preferably within yacht building, shipbuilding, ship repair, marine construction or a comparable heavy manufacturing environment.
Practical experience with Permit-to-Work systems, risk assessments, incident investigations and site inspections.
Experience supervising high-risk activities such as hot work, confined-space entry, work at height and lifting operations.

Preferred Yacht / Marine Industry Experience

Candidates with direct experience in the following environments will be strongly preferred: