Maritime & Industrial Safety Manager - Caruthersville, MO

Location: Caruthersville, MO

Duration: Long-Term

Type: Direct Hire W2

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: Competitive Compensation Based on Experience

Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates

Benefits: Full Benefits Package Available

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

⏰ Schedule: Monday-Friday

⚓ Flexibility Required to Support Operations as Needed

Occasional After-Hours and Weekend Support May Be Required

Why This Opportunity?

Join a marine manufacturing and shipyard operation responsible for barge construction, vessel repair, industrial fabrication, and waterfront operations. This role serves as the site's lead safety professional and provides oversight of safety programs across both maritime and manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader who understands shipyard operations, heavy industrial manufacturing, welding and fabrication activities, crane operations, and waterfront hazards while helping drive a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

✔ 5+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience

✔ 5+ years supporting shipyard, marine, maritime, barge, vessel repair, waterfront, or heavy industrial operations

✔ Working knowledge of OSHA Shipyard Employment Standards (29 CFR 1915)

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar professional safety certification

⭐ Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field

⭐ Shipyard Competent Person, Maritime Safety, or related certifications

⭐ Experience supporting barge construction, vessel repair, waterfront operations, welding and fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing

⭐ Experience supporting USCG-regulated operations

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day safety efforts across shipyard and manufacturing operations


• Maintain a strong field presence and actively engage with supervisors and employees


• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and hazard assessments


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, maritime, environmental, and company safety requirements


• Oversee confined space, hot work, and permit-required work activities


• Support crane, rigging, lifting, and waterfront operations


• Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation


• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee training programs


• Manage contractor safety performance and compliance


• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs


• Partner with operations leadership to strengthen safety culture and performance


• Track safety metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• OSHA Shipyard Employment Standards (29 CFR 1915)


• OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)


• Maritime & Shipyard Safety Practices


• Barge Construction & Vessel Repair Operations


• Environmental Compliance & Reporting


• Confined Space Entry


• Hot Work Safety


• Crane & Rigging Operations


• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)


• Fall Protection Programs


• Industrial Manufacturing Safety


• Contractor Safety Management


• Emergency Response Planning


• Incident Investigation Methodologies


• Safety Management Systems

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a visible, field-oriented safety leader who earns trust with operations personnel, proactively identifies hazards, strengthens employee engagement, improves regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement across both shipyard and manufacturing operations.

Success in this role will be measured by reduced incidents, strong workforce engagement, effective contractor oversight, regulatory compliance, and the development of a sustainable safety culture that supports operational excellence.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.

If you have experience directly related to the facility's operations, please ensure it is clearly reflected on your resume, including the specific industries, equipment, and safety programs you have supported (e.g., shipyards, marine operations, barge construction, vessel repair, waterfront operations, crane and rigging activities, welding and fabrication, confined space programs, environmental compliance, etc.).

Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.