Shipyard Safety Engineer II/III — Health & Safety Programs

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance programs

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Safety & Health department in managing occupational health and safety programs within a fast-paced shipyard environment.

You will identify workplace hazards, participate in inspections, and develop fall protection plans, while helping implement safety programs, provide training, and ensure OSHA compliance across teams. Strong communication and technical writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, safety, and health science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years health and safety oversight experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments or shipyards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify workplace hazards and feasible abatement methods.
• Establish and maintain safety and health programs and systems.
• Provide safety training to ensure total safety culture.
• Assist management with OSHA compliance and company procedures.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Hazard identification

Workplace inspections

Fall protection planning

Safety program administration

OSHA standards knowledge

Technical writing

MS Office

Communication skills

Industrial hygiene

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, safety, and health science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the Safety & Health department in managing occupational health and safety programs within a fast-paced shipyard environment.

You will identify workplace hazards, participate in inspections, and develop fall protection plans, while helping implement safety programs, provide training, and ensure OSHA compliance across teams. Strong communication and technical writing skills are essential.