Health & Safety Coordinator

bofish; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ocean Mariculture, a leader in sustainable open-ocean aquaculture in the USA, seeks a Safety Coordinator in Hawaii to develop and improve health, safety, and risk management programs. Reporting to the CEO, you will partner with Farm Operations, Hatchery, Processing, HR, and staff to embed safety into daily activity.

You will lead incident investigations, help create practical policies, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across all

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive safety experience in a high-risk operating environment.
• Experience supporting field operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred experience in offshore aquaculture, commercial diving, maritime operations, offshore energy

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to develop and continuously improve the Company's health and safety culture, programs, and performance.
• Partner with leaders and employees across the organization to identify risks, implement practical solutions, and integrate safety into daily operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, management systems, training programs, and document control and records retention processes that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions that strengthen organizational learning and reduce risk.
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and Company document retention requirements.
• Monitor safety performance, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations to the CEO and Leadership Team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement through coaching, communication, and collaboration.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role in support of the Company's evolving business needs.

Skills

Safety program development

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Field operations support

Communication skills

Offshore aquaculture experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Marine Operations, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

About Us

Blue Ocean Mariculture is the leader in sustainable open-ocean aquaculture in the USA. We are the exclusive producer of Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi are raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii using the most environmentally sustainable farming methods.

Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. Join us and make a positive impact on the world!

Benefits We Offer

• Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members. Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
• Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
• Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.

About the Role

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Company's health, safety, and risk management programs across all operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position maintains organizational independence while serving as a trusted partner to Farm Operations, Hatchery, Processing, Human Resources, and employees throughout the organization.

This role is not intended to function as a compliance "police force." Instead, the Safety Coordinator works alongside leaders and employees to identify risks early, remove barriers to safe work, and foster a culture where safety supports operational excellence and employee wellbeing.

Success is measured not only by regulatory compliance and incident prevention, but also by the trust earned across the organization and the ability to help teams perform their work safely, efficiently, and confidently.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to develop and continuously improve the Company's health and safety culture, programs, and performance.
• Partner with leaders and employees across the organization to identify risks, implement practical solutions, and integrate safety into daily operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, management systems, training programs, and document control and records retention processes that support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions that strengthen organizational learning and reduce risk.
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and Company document retention requirements.
• Monitor safety performance, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations to the CEO and Leadership Team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement through coaching, communication, and collaboration.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role in support of the Company's evolving business needs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Marine Operations, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive safety experience in a high-risk operating environment.
• Experience supporting field operations rather than solely office environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred experience in offshore aquaculture, commercial diving, maritime operations, offshore energy

Certifications

• Commercial Divers Certification (ADCI, DCBC, IMCA)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
• Commercial Dive Safety experience

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity. Blue Ocean is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.