Safety Specialist 2 - Marine Construction

Kokosing Industrial•Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist II provides field support and assists managers, supervisors, and team members with implementing Company and Client safety and health policies and procedures. The role primarily supports marine construction operations, heavy equipment maintenance facilities, fabrication shops, equipment repair activities, and related construction projects. It focuses on regulatory compliance, incident prevention, risk reduction, and continual improvement in alignment with the Company's Core Values. The position supports safety planning, training, inspections, incident investigations, corrective actions, and coordination with subcontractors, vendors, vessel operators, equipment suppliers, and third parties. It also serves as a contact for federal, state, municipal, and client safety representatives when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable. Regular travel within the assigned region is required to support projects, facilities, shops, and incident response. The role may involve working in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Target of 5 or more years of construction-industry safety and health experience; listed as preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable state and federal safety regulations, as well as Company safety policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of marine construction operations, crane and rigging activities, waterfront construction, dredging, heavy equipment maintenance, welding and fabrication processes, and mobile equipment safety.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities independently, think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Ability to make independent judgments in managing and facilitating Company programs and policies related to safety in marine construction, maintenance, and operational activities.
Ability to positively interact with and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create and maintain a safe work environment.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the project types described, including marine construction, heavy equipment maintenance, fabrication, and equipment repair, is a strong plus.
Experience working under OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and EM 385-1-1 requirements.
Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements, maritime safety requirements, and client-specific construction safety standards.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction and 10-Hour Trainer certification.
EM 385 40-Hour Construction Safety Hazard Awareness certification.
HAZWOPER or related professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to reduce and eliminate injuries, illnesses, property damage, environmental events, and other incidents, supporting business unit targets and objectives.
Provide safety and health training and education to Company personnel.
Support pre-job safety planning, identify potential hazards, develop project emergency response plans, and prepare work safety and health plans on time.
Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, training programs, and safety stand-downs.
Independently initiate, perform, and document safety audits, evaluations, inspections, behavioral observations, and compliance assessments; communicate and facilitate corrective and preventative actions.
Assist with investigations of injury, illness, near-miss, and general liability incidents.
Develop and issue regular safety correspondence.
Provide team members with updates about changes to Company or regulatory requirements.
Identify team members, supervisors, or operations that need additional assistance, coaching, training, or support to meet safety and health requirements.
Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, vessel operators, equipment suppliers, and third-party personnel to support compliance with Company and Client policies and procedures.
Serve as a point of contact for federal, state, municipal, and client safety representatives, including OSHA and USACE personnel, when the Company Safety Manager is unavailable.
Support marine construction activities involving barges, docks, marine terminals, waterfront structures, dredging, pile driving, crane-supported work, and marine transportation.
Partner with maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and fleet personnel to evaluate and improve safety programs for heavy equipment maintenance, welding, fabrication, mobile equipment, and energy control procedures.
Travel regularly within the assigned region to support active projects, maintenance facilities, shop operations, and incident response.