Maritime Construction Safety Specialist

Kokosing, Inc.; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist II to provide field support and assist in implementing Company and Client safety policies across marine construction, heavy equipment maintenance, and fabrication activities.

The role emphasizes incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and continual safety improvement. The candidate will train personnel, lead safety meetings, and coordinate with subcontractors while traveling within the region to support active projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• Experience with OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and EM 385-1-1 preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state/federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing injuries, illnesses, and incidents to meet business targets.
• Provide training and education to personnel on safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans for projects.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, training programs, and safety stand-downs.
• Conduct safety audits, evaluations, inspections, and behavioral observations; implement corrective actions.
• Assist in investigating injuries, illnesses, and near misses.
• Develop and issue regular safety correspondence and updates on regulatory changes.
• Identify personnel needing coaching or training and coordinate with teams to meet safety requirements.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel.
• Serve as a point of contact for OSHA and USACE representatives when Safety Manager is unavailable.
• Support marine construction activities including barges, docks, and dredging.

Skills

Safety program development

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Safety audits

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist II to provide field support and assist in implementing Company and Client safety policies across marine construction, heavy equipment maintenance, and fabrication activities.

The role emphasizes incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and continual safety improvement. The candidate will train personnel, lead safety meetings, and coordinate with subcontractors while traveling within the region to support active projects.