Safety Manager

Gloucester Terminals • Gloucester City, NJ

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About The Position

Gloucester Marine Terminal, a growing marine facility in Gloucester City, New Jersey, is seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Officer to support its safety program and help ensure a safe, compliant work environment across terminal operations. The role helps develop, implement, and manage workplace safety programs; trains employees; conducts inspections and audits; and supports compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies. The position collaborates closely with terminal operations leadership and reports directly to the Safety Manager, Gloucester Terminal.

The Safety Officer promotes a strong safety culture through training, communication, and accountability. The role includes conducting inspections aboard vessels, in warehouses, on the waterfront, and throughout terminal facilities in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• Occupational safety, industrial management, environmental health, or related field experience.
• 3+ years of safety experience, preferably in maritime, terminal, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, training standards, and compliance practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn terminal-specific software platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Strong time management and organizational skills; self-directed and dependable.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-Hour certification or other safety credentials (e.g., CHST, CSP).
• Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of safety practices in a port or marine terminal environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and accountability.
• Help plan, schedule, and conduct safety training sessions and new-hire orientations.
• Participate in safety meetings, site inspections, and internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Identify workplace hazards, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Maintain training records and incident documentation.
• Administer and enforce the terminal’s drug and alcohol testing program.
• Collaborate with departments to assess and meet safety training needs.
• Conduct safety inspections aboard vessels, in warehouses, on the waterfront, and throughout terminal facilities in all weather conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed