On-boarding & Safety Compliance Coordinator

On-boarding & Safety Compliance Coordinator

2011 Dupont Dr., Orange TX, 77630, United States

• The On-boarding & Safety Compliance Coordinator supports the safe operation of the marine yard by promoting a strong safety culture, coordinating new-employee on-boarding, issuing and tracking personal protective equipment (PPE), and delivering or arranging safety training. This role acts as a frontline safety resource for yard personnel, contractors, and visitors, ensuring compliance with company policy, OSHA/USCG and other applicable maritime and industrial regulations, and helping maintain an incident-free work environment.

• Safety Assistance & Site Presence
• Conduct daily/routine walk-throughs of the yard, docks, and work areas to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, or non-compliant behavior.
• Assist in stopping unsafe work and escalating hazards to the HSE Manager or supervisors.
• Support incident and near-miss reporting, investigation, and documentation.
• Help maintain job hazard analyses (JHAs), safety data sheets (SDS), and permit-to-work systems (hot work, confined space, lifting operations, etc.).
• Participate in toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
• Employee On-boarding
• Facilitate new-hire safety orientation, including a review of the employee handbook, site-specific safety rules, and yard policies.
• Ensure all on-boarding documentation (handbook acknowledgment, training sign-offs, medical/fit-for-duty forms as applicable) is completed and filed.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure new employees complete required pre-employment and on-boarding safety steps before starting yard work.
• Serve as a point of contact for new employees’ safety-related questions during their initial weeks.
• PPE Issuance & Management
• Issue PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe boots, high-visibility clothing, fall protection, respiratory protection, etc.) to new hires, contractors, and visitors per job/task requirements.
• Maintain PPE inventory, reorder stock, and track issuance records by employee.
• Inspect PPE condition periodically and manage replacement of damaged or expired equipment.
• Educate employees on proper use, care, limitations, and inspection of assigned PPE
• Safety Training
• Deliver or coordinate required safety training, including but not limited to: PPE use, hazard communication (Haz Com), fall protection, confined space entry, lockout/tagout (LOTO), crane and rigging awareness, fire prevention, first aid/CPR, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate training records and certification tracking; flag expiring certifications for renewal.
• Assist in developing or updating training materials and safety procedures relevant to marine yard operations (e.g., dockside hazards, shipyard equipment, working near water).
• Support drills (man overboard, fire, evacuation) and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Administrative & Compliance Support
• Maintain HSE records, training logs, PPE issuance logs, and inspection checklists in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation for internal and external audits/inspections (OSHA, USCG, ISO, client audits).
• Support the HSE Manager with reporting metrics (incident rates, training completion, PPE compliance).

• Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3+ years of experience in a safety, HSE, or training support role, ideally in a marine, shipyard, industrial, or construction environment.
• Working knowledge of PPE requirements and general workplace safety practices.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for recordkeeping and documentation.
• Good communication skills; comfortable speaking to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to walk yard/dock areas, climb ladders/stairs,…