Shipyard Safety Lead: Compliance, Training & Inspections

Energy Jobline ZR; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay

Bonus Opportunity

401k match

PTO

Tech stipend

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bemana is hiring a Shipyard Safety Coordinator in the greater New Orleans area for a full-service shipyard and repair facility. As a Shipyard Safety Coordinator, you'll focus on supporting the daily safety operations within the shipyard to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.

This role involves monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, especially OSHA Shipyard Standards (29 CFR 1915), and implementing proactive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated safety experience in a shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial safety environment.
• OSHA 10/30-hour certification in Construction or General Industry (Shipyard specific).
• Current Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) qualification is.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspections & Hazard Assessment: Conduct regular, daily safety inspections and walk-throughs across all worksites, including onboard marine vessels, confined spaces, and elevated heights, to identify potential hazards.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all personnel follow established safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, USCG, NAVSEA/MSC/USCG Standard Items).
• Incident Response & Investigation: Respond to and lead initial investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and employee complaints to determine root causes and recommend immediate corrective actions.
• Training & Orientation: Lead new hire safety orientations and conduct ongoing safety training sessions (e.g., safety meetings, toolbox talks, confined space entry, fall protection, proper use of PPE, fire watch responsibilities).
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate safety logs, training records, inspection reports, and incident documentation. Prepare and submit required reports to management and regulatory agencies.
• Permitting: Manage Marine Chemist Certifications and Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) logs for hot work, limited hot work, and confined space entry.
• Emergency Response: May serve as a member of the Shipyard Emergency Response Team (ERT), requiring the ability to respond to medical emergencies and chemical spills.
• Equipment Management: Monitor and ensure the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment.

Skills

Safety experience

Hazard identification

OSHA 10/30

Shipyard Competent Person

CPR/First Aid

MS Office

Safety software/tools

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bemana is hiring a Shipyard Safety Coordinator in the greater New Orleans area for a full-service shipyard and repair facility. As a Shipyard Safety Coordinator, you'll focus on supporting the daily safety operations within the shipyard to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.

This role involves monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, especially OSHA Shipyard Standards (29 CFR 1915), and implementing proactive