Health & Safety Lead - Marine and Waterway Operations

Knowhirematch • $90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive health and safety experience in multi-site or global environments.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Expertise in developing Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for marine and over-water operations.
  • Proven ability to manage safety for high-risk activities, including marine sampling and sediment coring.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills to influence teams and enforce safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for marine projects.
  • Serve as the senior safety authority during field operations with stop-work authority.
  • Ensure safe execution of marine sampling and geophysical activities.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness for over-water operations, including drills and response plans.
  • Drive the creation of a global health and safety strategy that adapts to local regulations.

Benefits

  • Generous Vacation Policy
  • Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k with matching options
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Time
  • Bonus Opportunities
Full Job Description
Location

Flexible / Remote: This is a fully remote role with required travel to domestic and international project sites, including the U.S. and Australia, as needed.

Position Overview

The Health & Safety Lead - Marine and Waterway Operations will serve as both a technical specialist and strategic leader, supporting a growing portfolio of complex over-water projects while helping to build and scale a global health and safety function.

This role is critical as we expand our work in marine and nearshore environments, where risk profiles are elevated and require specialized expertise. The Health & Safety Lead - Marine and Waterway Operations will act as the lead safety authority for over-water operations while also driving the development of global health and safety systems, programs, and culture.

Strategy & Execution:

  • Develop, implement, and oversee detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs/JHAs), and emergency response procedures specific to over-water and marine-based work.
  • Serve as the senior safety authority in the field, with stop-work authority across high-risk activities conducted from vessels, barges, docks, and shoreline structures.
  • Ensure safe execution of field programs involving:
  • Marine and overwater sampling programs
  • Vibracore and sediment coring operations
  • Sediment, surface water, and tissue sample collection
  • Bathymetric surveys and associated marine geophysical activities
  • Coordinate over-water emergency preparedness, including man-overboard response planning, rescue equipment readiness, and drills.


Develop & Lead Global Strategy:

  • Drive the creation and implementation of a global health and safety strategy, systems, and framework that scales across offices, remote teams, and field operations.
  • Ensure consistency in policies, standards, and application across all regions while adapting to local regulatory requirements.
  • Advise leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices in both general and marine-specific safety.


Train & Empower:

  • Build and deliver training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership, with emphasis on over-water safety practices.
  • Ensure compliance with training requirements and maintain documentation standards.
  • Promote a strong, behavior-based safety culture across all levels of the organization.


Specific Experience and Skills

  • Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for complex over-water and marine field work.
  • Direct experience supporting and managing safety for:
  • Marine and overwater sampling programs
  • Vibracore and sediment coring operations
  • Sediment, surface water, and tissue sample collection
  • Bathymetric surveys and marine geophysical activities
  • Strong experience managing high-risk over-water hazards, including drowning risk, vessel interface, currents, weather exposure, and unstable work surfaces.
  • Proven ability to act as the lead safety authority on complex field projects, including subcontractor and marine crew oversight.
  • Experience coordinating vessel safety, marine contractors, and offshore or nearshore operations (offshore oil & gas experience is highly relevant).
  • Strong understanding of hazard identification, task-specific risk assessments, and integration of safety into field execution.
  • 10+ years of progressive health and safety experience, including leadership in complex, multi-site or global environments.
  • Experience in environmental consulting, remediation, or marine-based project work is strongly preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and enforce safety standards.


Education and Licenses

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • First Aid / CPR / AED required.


Preferred Certifications:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Marine or small-vessel safety training or certification
  • Over-water rescue or emergency response training


Benefits

  • Generous Vacation Policy
  • Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k w/matching options
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Time
  • Bonus Opportunities


Our Principles

  • Strive for excellence, always
  • Be open, honest, and direct
  • Assume good intentions
  • Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
  • Listen to learn
  • Be accountable for our work
  • Foster teamwork
  • Demonstrate integrity
  • Take pride in one's work
  • Live your personal values
  • Provide a safe and healthy work environment that promotes wellness
  • Have fun!


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