Shipyard Safety Supervisor at GMD Shipyard in New York, NY

The ideal candidate will be responsible for training, coaching, continuously reviewing and promoting safe work practices during project activities in our Brooklyn, New York location. The Shipyard Safety Supervisor will be self-directed and follow and enforce safety regulations in compliance with regulatory laws. Responsibilities will include:

• Supervision of safety staff and coordination of training programs.
• Recognize and educate personnel on existing and potential hazards to workers and/or the environment.
• Develop and conduct training on company, federal, state, and local government safety regulations.
• Identify training needs based on assessments and inspections.
• Oversee the development of new tools/mechanisms for improving safety compliance and achieving continuous quality improvement.
• Manage and update existing management systems to support company and regulatory compliance.
• Implement corrective actions associated with assessments, inspections, incidents, and deficiencies.
• Develop and implement site-specific Accident Prevention Program, task-specific Safe Work Plans and Tool Box Talks.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the Safety Director, company management and staff to make informed health and safety decisions based on risk, legal, and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Support the further establishment of comprehensive rules and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Analyze near misses and accidents and conduct incident analysis to reduce future recurrences. Determine the root cause/contributing factors. Prepare, provide, and assist in presenting reports that identify trends and possible mitigation.
• Conduct frequent and regular physical, documented inspections of work areas and operations.
• Update and maintain safety-related records, including the Annual OSHA 300/301 logs.
• Prepare materials for Safety Committee meetings and make presentations as appropriate.
• Assist the Safety Director in developing, maintaining, and providing training on facility emergency response plans.

Applicants must possess knowledge about vessel structure, location(s), and spaces in which work is performed. This position requires marine or shipyard safety related training/certifications along with a minimum of five to seven years of relevant experience. Use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hard hats and safety footwear is required while on work sites. Work will involve visiting work sites both indoors and outdoors at all times of the year. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to work nights and weekends. High School Diploma required; college degree preferred. Five to seven years of relevant experience in the marine safety industry preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.