Field Safety Supervisor

Main Industries•Hampton, VA

4d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Main Industries is seeking an experienced, proactive Field Safety Supervisor to provide hands-on safety leadership for marine and industrial operations. The position works closely with employees, supervisors, project teams, and customers to promote safe work practices, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety requirements. It is primarily field-based in active shipyard and industrial environments, located in Hampton, Virginia, with regular travel to local and regional jobsites as required. The supervisor provides daily safety oversight, conducts inspections, coaches employees and supervisors, supports training and incident investigations, and helps ensure compliance with company, customer, OSHA, shipyard, and project-specific requirements. The role also supports continuous improvement of safety programs and practices and exercises stop-work authority when an imminent danger or serious unsafe condition exists. Candidates must be able to work in demanding marine and industrial environments, travel between jobsites, and work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and varying schedules as operational needs require. They must also be available to respond to safety incidents and urgent field needs when required. Employment is contingent on completing applicable pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

Previous safety experience in a marine, shipyard, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and general industry or construction safety practices.
Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety observations, audits, and hazard assessments.
Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective-action processes.
Knowledge of personal protective equipment, fall protection, confined-space safety, respiratory protection, and hazard communication requirements.
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors and communicate corrective actions professionally and effectively.
Strong communication, coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels, from craft workers to senior leadership.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prepare clear and accurate written reports and safety documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining effective communication with Safety and Operations leadership.
Strong commitment to employee safety, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
Meet all applicable federal and state employment requirements.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel between local and regional jobsites as required.
Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug screening (including marijuana), employment eligibility verification, and background screening where permitted by law.
Availability to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and varying schedules based on project and operational requirements.
Availability to respond to safety incidents and urgent field needs when required.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including working in active marine, shipyard, construction, and industrial environments; regularly walking and inspecting large jobsites and vessels; navigating vessels and elevated areas; entering tanks, compartments, and confined spaces when authorized and required; standing and walking for extended periods; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; wearing required PPE; and working in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous safety experience in a shipyard, ship repair, marine coatings, abrasive blasting, scaffolding, or industrial access environment.
Knowledge of OSHA Maritime standards and shipyard safety requirements.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.
Competent Person training in applicable areas such as scaffolding, fall protection, or confined spaces.
Experience with respiratory protection programs and respirator fit-testing requirements.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Experience conducting safety training and employee orientations.
Experience working on U.S. Navy, commercial shipbuilding, or ship repair projects.
Current TWIC Credential or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned work.
Safety-related certification such as CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide visible, hands-on safety leadership at active marine, shipyard, and industrial jobsites.
Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, observations, and audits to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and work practices.
Address serious safety concerns promptly and work with field supervision to implement corrective actions.
Monitor field activities for compliance with company safety policies, customer requirements, project-specific safety plans, and applicable regulatory standards.
Support safe work involving abrasive blasting, protective coatings, scaffolding, containment, confined spaces, fall protection, respiratory protection, aerial lifts, forklifts, and other marine and industrial operations.
Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and job hazard analyses.
Help supervisors and employees identify hazards and develop controls before work begins.
Verify employees use required personal protective equipment correctly and consistently.
Monitor compliance with fall protection, confined-space entry, respiratory protection, Lockout/Tagout, and other applicable safety programs.
Review jobsite conditions and work activities to ensure required permits, documentation, barricades, signage, and safety controls are in place.
Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees, Foremen, Lead Builders, Superintendents, and project leadership.
Promote employee engagement in safety and encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
Assist with new-hire safety orientations and project-specific safety onboarding.
Conduct or coordinate safety training and refresher training as assigned.
Respond to incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, and other safety events.
Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and required documentation.
Track corrective actions and follow up to ensure identified safety issues are resolved.
Prepare and maintain accurate safety inspection reports, incident documentation, training records, and other required records.
Communicate safety trends, recurring hazards, and areas of concern to Safety and Operations leadership.
Participate in customer safety meetings, project meetings, and jobsite coordination meetings as required.
Maintain positive working relationships with customer safety representatives, shipyard personnel, subcontractors, and project teams.
Support continuous improvement of company safety programs, procedures, and field practices.
Exercise stop-work authority when an imminent danger or serious unsafe condition exists, and ensure work does not resume until appropriate controls are implemented.
Work effectively with Operations, Project Management, Human Resources, Quality Control, and field leadership to support safe and successful project execution.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, depending on experience, qualifications, and certifications.
Paid vacation.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Career growth opportunities.
Stable, year-round employment.
Opportunities for professional growth and specialized safety training.