Safety Engineer - Yacht Manufacturing​/Shipyard

• Shipyard & Yacht Production Safety

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities within a luxury yacht manufacturing and shipyard environment
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The Safety Engineer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace safety standards across yacht construction, assembly, outfitting, testing and commissioning activities. The role requires strong practical knowledge of shipyard hazards, including hot work, confined-space entry, work at height, lifting operations, FRP/composite production, painting and chemical handling, electrical work and heavy equipment operations
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The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, subcontractors and project teams to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company procedures.

• Shipyard & Yacht Production Safety
• Monitor HSE compliance across yacht construction, production, assembly and outfitting areas
• Conduct routine safety inspections of workshops, production halls, vessels, docks and other shipyard work areas
• Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential hazards and ensure timely corrective actions
• Provide HSE support during hull construction, structural assembly, machinery installation, interior outfitting, testing and commissioning
• Ensure safe working practices are followed by employees, contractors and subcontractors

Manage and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements for activities including:

• Hot work, welding, cutting and grinding
• Confined-space entry
• Work at height and scaffolding
• Lifting and rigging operations
• Electrical isolation / Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
• Painting and chemical handling
• Pressure testing and commissioning activities

Verify that appropriate risk assessments, control measures, PPE and emergency arrangements are in place before high-risk activities begin.

• FRP, Composite & Chemical Safety
• Monitor safety during FRP lamination, resin mixing, bonding, sanding, grinding and composite fabrication
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of resins, catalysts, solvents, paints, adhesives and other hazardous chemicals
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure appropriate chemical-control measures
• Monitor ventilation and PPE requirements in composite, painting and enclosed production areas
• Support controls for dust, fumes, VOCs and other occupational exposure risks
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA) and Method Statements
• Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE HSE regulations, fire and civil defence requirements, company HSE procedures and relevant maritime/shipyard safety standards
• Maintain HSE documentation, inspection records, permits and compliance reports
• Support internal and external HSE audits
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend preventive and corrective actions
• Track corrective actions through closure
• Prepare incident investigation reports and safety statistics
• Identify recurring safety trends and recommend improvements to management
• Monitor lifting operations involving cranes, forklifts, mobile equipment, chain blocks and other lifting devices
• Verify lifting plans, equipment certification and competency of operators and rigging personnel where required
• Inspect machine guarding and safe use of production machinery and power tools
• Monitor safe movement of large yacht components, machinery and structural sections within production areas
• Condu…