Shipyard Safety Coordinator

Overview

Bemana is hiring a Safety Coordinator in the greater New Orleans area for a full-service shipyard and repair facility. The company places a strong emphasis on helping their customers with their growing demands and the maintenance/repair of their fleets.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated safety experience in a shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial safety environment is required.
• Proven experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• OSHA 10/30-hour certification in Construction or General Industry (Shipyard specific preferred).
• Current Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) qualification is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR Part 1915.
• Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively train and interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software/tools.