Field Safety Manager

Bay Ship & Yacht Co.•Alameda, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is a modern shipyard on the waterfront of San Francisco Bay, providing dry-docking and repair services to a wide range of commercial and government vessels. We are growing and seeking motivated individuals to join our team. This role offers interesting work with daily learning opportunities and potential for personal and professional growth. For over 30 years, we have been recognized as a premier shipyard on the West Coast. As the Field Safety Manager, you will report to the Production Manager and be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring company safety programs and work practices to enhance our safety culture and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will lead the Field Safety team and collaborate with the Environmental Manager, spending over half your time in the field managing safety for all production crafts, shops, and field activities, including safety standards, training, inspections, and enforcement. Your primary focus will be on Worksite Safety, Facilities and Equipment Safety, Injury and Illness Prevention management, and staff and administration management. You will also work with senior leadership to assess, update, revise, streamline, and create new safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status required.
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) status required.
10+ years of professional experience in management/field safety in heavy industrial industry.
5+ years’ minimum experience managing direct reports and safety programs.
Prior project management experience.
Demonstrated strength in establishing new policies, auditing safety programs, tracking and leading lagging indicators.
Knowledge and prior involvement in the Workers Compensation management process, including return to work programs.
Strong knowledge of OSHA/CALOSHA regulations and compliance.
Proven strengths in all areas of Field Safety.
Ability to identify hazards/issues, build and implement best practices, and continuously improve safety programs.
Experience in incident investigation and familiarity with reporting requirements.
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications (Word, intermediate to advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Ability to work, operate and problem solve in a fast-paced, fluid environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control worksites to ensure safe work conditions.
Stop & prevent unsafe actions or unsafe use of equipment or tools when necessary.
Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain an effective Project Safety Plan for each new project and associated change orders.
Monitor each project to ensure compliance with the Project Safety Plan, Federal and State OSHA regulations, and Bay Ship policy.
Plan and direct safety and industrial hygiene services for optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure all BS&Y Environmental, Health and Safety programs are managed in accordance with OSHA regulations and Bay Ship policy.
Ensure all company property and worksite fire protection comply fully with all applicable regulations.
Monitor and control company facilities and equipment to ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and Bay Ship policy.
Inspect worksites, including workshops, as frequently as necessary to adequately monitor compliance.
Manage a First Aid Program to ensure workplace injury or illness responses meet all applicable regulations.
Ensure first aid supplies are maintained securely and manage inventory levels for availability.
Manage an effective reporting and incident investigation program.
Provide the HR Department with necessary data for workers’ compensation claim processing, near-misses, and safety policy violations.
Recruit, develop, and effectively manage a high-performance staff, including three field technicians/inspectors and one designated shipyard person.
Develop, monitor, and control department budgets to meet annual objectives.
Effectively manage all safety documentation, procedures, and the Safety Manual.