Shipyard Safety Specialist

Rhoads Industries, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance packages

401k matching

PTO

Job summary

Rhoads Industries, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the implementation and day-to-day execution of health, safety, and environmental procedures across our shipyard. You will conduct inspections, document findings, and coordinate permits to promote a safe working environment.

The role is hands-on, field-based, and requires collaboration with production teams, plus participation in the Shipyard Emergency Response Team and training to maintain required qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)–related field or 1–2 years of equivalent practical safety experience.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in Shipyards, construction or closely related industry preferred.
• Experience as an emergency services responder a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic health, safety, and environmental practices in an industrial, shipbuilding, or construction environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, supervisors, and other safety personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when completing inspections, permits, checklists, and safety documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams while reinforcing established safety requirements.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Communicate established health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures, rules, and requirements to employees and supervisors to support workplace compliance.
• Conduct routine formal and informal safety inspections of shipyard work areas, fabrication shops, docks, and vessels under construction to identify hazards, document findings, and communicate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production supervisors and employees to address routine safety concerns, reinforce safe work practices, and elevate significant hazards or unresolved issues to the appropriate safety leadership.
• Assist production teams with maintaining appropriate workplace lighting, ventilation, housekeeping, and general work area conditions in accordance with established safety requirements.
• Perform daily housekeeping inspections of assigned shops, docks, and vessels to identify and report unsafe conditions and support a clean, orderly work environment.
• Perform confined space atmospheric testing and complete required documentation before entry and at established intervals throughout the work shift, as applicable to assigned duties and qualifications.
• Issue and document Hot Work Permits in accordance with established procedures and verify that applicable permit requirements are addressed before work begins.
• Perform assigned duties as a Shipyard Competent Person following required training, qualification, and authorization.
• Participate as a member of the Shipyard Emergency Response Team (ERT), responding to medical emergencies, chemical spills, and other incidents within the scope of assigned training and qualifications.
• Complete required training and maintain qualifications necessary for assigned emergency response duties, including respirator/SCBA use and confined space entry, as applicable.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling, accumulation area inspections, documentation, and other activities supporting the company’s Hazardous Waste Management program, as assigned and following required training.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, permit documentation, safety checklists, and other required HSE records.
• Support the delivery of routine safety communications, employee reminders, and toolbox talks using established company materials and guidance.
• Promptly report serious hazards, incidents, near misses, and recurring safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor or safety representative.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

BSc in HSE-related field

Job description

Rhoads Industries, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the implementation and day-to-day execution of health, safety, and environmental procedures across our shipyard. You will conduct inspections, document findings, and coordinate permits to promote a safe working environment.

The role is hands-on, field-based, and requires collaboration with production teams, plus participation in the Shipyard Emergency Response Team and training to maintain required qualifications.