Senior Safety Engineer & Compliance Lead (OSHA/DOT/IMDG)

Tropical Shipping; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free medical insurance for employees &

dependents

Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Casual work environment

Job summary

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to oversee a full suite of safety functions, including policy development, incident investigations, training, and emergency response.

The role involves coordinating safety committees, maintaining OSHA/DOT/IMDG compliance, leading hazardous materials programs, and mentoring staff to foster a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Three years of safety experience including OSHA/DOT regulations, emergency response, and hazardous materials handling.
• Professional Certification in Safety, Hazardous Materials, or Emergency Response is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops safety programs, including safety committees, inspections, emergency response teams, confined space, lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
• Facilitates monthly safety committee meetings.
• Conducts post-accident investigations including personal injuries and equipment/cargo damage.
• Develops and conducts training on Right-to-Know laws, fire safety, emergency response, and safety topics.
• Reviews OSHA, DOT and IMDG regulations to ensure compliance.
• Leads hazardous materials response activities and vendor qualification.
• Maintains safety documentation and provides guidance across safety areas.

Skills

OSHA regulatory compliance

Emergency response coordination

Hazardous materials handling

Safety program development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to oversee a full suite of safety functions, including policy development, incident investigations, training, and emergency response.

The role involves coordinating safety committees, maintaining OSHA/DOT/IMDG compliance, leading hazardous materials programs, and mentoring staff to foster a proactive safety culture.