Shipyard Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Austal USA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in San Diego is seeking a Safety Manager to lead a team of Safety Representatives, Competent Persons, and administrative staff dedicated to safe shipyard repair and production. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, CalOSHA, NAVSEA standards and other regulations.

The role emphasizes developing, updating safety procedures and SDS data, preventing accidents, conducting periodic inspections, incident reviews, fire watch oversight, and coordinating safety training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering science, Health & Safety and/or environmental fields is desired.
• Proficient in OSHA regulations, consensus standards
• Eight (8)years’ related experience in an industrial setting
• Experience working in manufacturing or a shipyard environment.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA standards.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or able to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA, 30-hour Maritime Safety and Industry Standards plus familiarity with 29 CFR Part 1915 highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Serious Injury and Fatality programs.
• Knowledgeable in Safety & Health management systems such as ISO 45001.
• Root cause analysis software experience.
• Physical requirements:

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of safety staff supporting shipyard repair and production activities.
• Maintain and update San Diego Safety procedures and SDS data collection.
• Oversee development and implementation of general accident preventive programs.
• Schedule and carry out periodic safety inspections at the Austal USA site and Naval Base’s Safety.
• Maintain working relationships with local fire department and government counterparts.
• Maintain a fire watch program for all ships requiring hot work permits.
• Act as Incident Command (IC) Safety Officer.
• Review accident/incident reports and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and customer requirements.
• Review reports from governmental agencies and take necessary actions.
• Develop safety performance reports and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training programs and advise management on status and improvements.
• Represent the company in national/local safety activities and organizations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, CalOSHA, and related standards; promote a culture of compliance.
• Monitor changes and recommend improvements to safety regulations and policies.
• Assist in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting.
• Develop, provide, and document compliance training.
• Conduct health, safety and environmental investigations.
• Attend internal and external customer meetings.

Skills

OSHA regulations

NAVSEA standards

CSP certification

CalOSHA knowledge

First aid CPR

ISO 45001

Root cause analysis

Safety mgmt systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/health & safety/environmental fields

8 years related industrial experience

Tools

RootCause Analysis Software

Job description

Austal USA in San Diego is seeking a Safety Manager to lead a team of Safety Representatives, Competent Persons, and administrative staff dedicated to safe shipyard repair and production. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, CalOSHA, NAVSEA standards and other regulations.

The role emphasizes developing, updating safety procedures and SDS data, preventing accidents, conducting periodic inspections, incident reviews, fire watch oversight, and coordinating safety training.