Safety Officer

Gloucester Terminals; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Marine Terminal in Gloucester City, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to develop and manage the terminal safety program across all operations. You will train employees, conduct inspections, and ensure OSHA compliance, reporting to the Safety Manager.

The role requires 3+ years in maritime or heavy industrial safety, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills. On-site position with opportunities to impact safety culture and training efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience, preferably in maritime, terminal, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, training standards, and compliance practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn terminal-specific software platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Strong time management and organizational skills; self-directed and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and accountability.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct safety training sessions and new hire orientations.
• Participate in safety meetings, site inspections, and internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Maintain training records and incident documentation.
• Administer and enforce the terminal’s drug and alcohol testing program.
• Collaborate with departments to assess and meet safety training needs.
• Conduct safety inspections aboard vessels, in warehouses, on the waterfront, and throughout terminal facilities in all weather conditions.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

TWIC credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental Health/Industrial Management or related field

Job description

Position Overview:

Gloucester Marine Terminal, a growing marine facility located in Gloucester City, New Jersey, is seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Officerto join our safety program and ensure a safe, compliant work environment across all operations.

The Safety Officeris responsible for helping to develop, implement, and manage the terminal workplace safety programs, training employees, conducting inspections and audits, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies. This individual will collaborate closely with terminal operations leadership and report directly to the Safety Manager, Gloucester Terminal.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and accountability.
• Help with the planning, scheduling, and conduct safety training sessions and new hire orientations.
• Participate in safety meetings, site inspections, and internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Maintain training records and incident documentation.
• Administer and enforce the terminal’s drug and alcohol testing program.
• Collaborate with departments to assess and meet safety training needs.
• Conduct safety inspections aboard vessels, in warehouses, on the waterfront, and throughout terminal facilities in all weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Occupational Safety, Industrial Management, Environmental Health, or related field experience.
• 3+ years of safety experience, preferably in maritime, terminal, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, training standards, and compliance practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn terminal-specific software platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Strong time management and organizational skills; self-directed and dependable.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour certification or other safety credentials (e.g., CHST, CSP).
• Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of safety practices in a port or marine terminal environment.