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Job Description
Shipyard Safety Coordinator
Sirius Talent is seeking a Shipyard Safety Coordinator to ensure the health, safety, and environmental compliance of all shipyard operations for a leading maritime services company in Pensacola, FL. This on-site role is critical to maintaining safe working conditions, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Location: Pensacola, FL (on-site)
Work Schedule / Hours: Full-time, standard shipyard hours. Must be available to respond rapidly to emergencies throughout the facility.
Work Schedule / Hours: Full-time, standard shipyard hours. Must be available to respond rapidly to emergencies throughout the facility.
Position Summary
The Shipyard Safety Coordinator is responsible for the implementation, enforcement, and daily oversight of all health, safety, and environmental programs throughout the shipyard. Working under the direction of senior management, this position ensures compliance with company policy, OSHA 29 CFR 1915 (Shipyard Employment Standards), 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry), and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. This role serves as the on-site safety leader and competent person, maintaining shipyard readiness, emergency response capability, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Safety Oversight & Compliance
- Enforce compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA, and maritime safety standards.
- Conduct daily safety inspections of the yard, vessels, dry dock, and shop areas.
- Monitor employee work practices to identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions.
- Ensure proper completion of Hot Work, Confined Space, and Energy Control permits.
- Serve as a Competent Person for confined space testing and entry oversight (per 29 CFR 1915 Subpart B).
- Report safety concerns, findings, and recommendations to management.
- Emergency Response & First Aid
- Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) for fire, medical emergencies, spills, or confined space rescue incidents.
- Maintain readiness of emergency response equipment, including first aid kits, fire extinguishers, rescue devices, eyewash stations, and alarms.
- Conduct periodic emergency drills.
- Provide first aid and CPR when necessary and assist in post-incident evaluations and investigations.
- Training & Employee Engagement
- Conduct or assist with new-hire safety orientation and job-specific safety briefings.
- Provide hands-on instruction on PPE use, hazard communication, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Perform respirator fit testing and maintain documentation in compliance with OSHA 1910.134.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees in hazard identification and prevention.
- Inspections & Documentation
- Perform and document routine inspections of facilities, equipment, tools, ladders, scaffolds, rigging, and fall protection systems.
- Maintain accurate and organized safety records, reports, and inspection logs.
- Track corrective actions from inspections and incidents to ensure timely completion.
- Assist with preparation of safety metrics and reports for management.
- Hazard Identification & Control
- Conduct hazard assessments for work areas and verify safe work conditions prior to start.
- Assist in development of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and task-specific hazard evaluations.
- Ensure confined spaces are properly ventilated, tested, labeled, and monitored.
- Maintain calibration and operation of gas detectors and atmospheric monitoring instruments.
- Rigging, Lifting & Equipment Support
- Assist in rigging operations, ensuring proper communication between riggers, signal persons, and crane/forklift operators.
- Verify inspection and certification of slings, shackles, hooks, and lifting gear.
- Confirm that cranes, forklifts, and manlifts are operated safely and within rated capacity.
- Facility & Environmental Safety
- Inspect and maintain shipyard safety devices such as guardrails, barriers, signage, and lighting.
- Support environmental compliance by identifying and reporting spills, leaks, and hazardous waste issues.
- Participate in environmental safety checks, stormwater controls, and pollution prevention efforts.
- Man-Hour & Project Tracking
- Track labor hours and project timelines to support efficient operations and resource management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipyard, industrial, or maritime safety.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1915 (Shipyard Employment) and 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry).
- Confined Space Competent Person certification (required).
- CPR/First Aid certification (required).
- Respirator Fit Test certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
- Rigging and signal person experience (preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead by example.
- Physically able to climb, stoop, bend, and work in confined or elevated areas.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to document inspections accurately.
Performance Indicators
- Reduction in incidents, near misses, and hazards.
- Timely completion of inspections and corrective actions.
- Employee engagement in safety initiatives.
- Compliance with all OSHA and USCG regulations.
- Consistent communication and coordination with management.
Work Environment
- Exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, confined spaces, and elevated work areas.
- Must be available to respond rapidly to emergencies throughout the facility.
- Requires use of PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirator when necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sirius Talent considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
Sirius Talent considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
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