Health & Safety Lead - Marine and Waterway Operations

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! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job