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Field Safety Manager


Job Location:

Alameda, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80000 - 100000
Posted: 19 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join our Team and receive Great Pay and Great Benefits while performing exciting and interesting work!
Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is a modern shipyard located on the waterfront of San Francisco Bay. We provide dry-docking and repair services to commercial and government vessels including tugboats ferries Coast Guard cutters cruise ships pilot boats yachts and marine vessels of all kinds. We are growing and were looking for motivated new members to add to our team. So if youre looking for interesting work where you can learn something new every day grow personally and professionally then this could be the right opportunity for you. For over 30 years we have been regarded as one of the West Coasts premiere shipyards.

As the Field Safety Manager you will report to the Production Manager and be responsible for developing implementing and monitoring company safety programs and work practices to strengthen our safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance at the local state and federal levels.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Status is required as well as Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) status.

You will lead the companys team of Field Safety employees and work closely with the Environmental Manager you will spend more than half their time in the field managing an effective and compliant safety program for all production crafts shops and field activity including safety standards training inspections and enforcement.

Your primary responsibilities will be Worksite Safety Facilities and Equipment Safety Injury and Illness Prevention management staff and administration management. You must be able to work closely with senior leadership to assess current programs and policies and update revise streamline and create new programs policies and procedures as appropriate.
Duties for the position include but are not limited to:
  • Monitor and control worksites to ensure safe work conditions. When necessary stop & prevent unsafe actions or unsafe use of equipment or tools.
  • Work with Project Managers on initialized projects to develop and maintain an effective Project Safety Plan for each new project and for each change order associated with that project.
  • Monitor each project to ensure that it is set up and managed in accordance with the Project Safety Plan Federal and State OSHA regulations and Bay Ship policy.
  • Plan and direct safety and industrial hygiene services to obtain optimum efficient and effective service.
  • Ensure all BS&Y Environmental Health and Safety programs are managed in accordance with OSHA regulations and Bay Ship policy.
  • Ensure that all company property and worksite fire protection complies fully with all applicable regulations.
  • Monitor and control company facilities and equipment to ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and Bay Ship policy.
  • Inspect worksites including workshops as frequently as necessary to adequately monitor compliance.
  • Manage a First Aid Program to ensure that any response in the event of a workplace injury or illness meets all applicable regulations. Ensure that first aid supplies are maintained in a secure manner and manage inventory levels so that the proper materials are available when needed.
  • Manage an effective reporting and incident investigation program. Provide the HR Department with all data needed in support of workers compensation claim processing near-misses and safety policy violations.
  • Recruit develop and effectively manage a high-performance staff. Current staff includes three field technicians/inspectors and one designated shipyard person.
  • Develop monitor and control department budgets to meet annual objectives.
  • Effectively manage all safety documentation procedures and the Safety Manual.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in Occupational Safety Safety Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status required as well as Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) status.
  • 10 years of professional experience in management/ field safety in heavy industrial industry
  • 5 years minimum experience managing direct reports and safety programs.
  • Prior project management experience.
  • Demonstrated strength establishing new policies auditing safety programs tracking and leading lagging indicators.
  • Knowledge and prior involvement in the Workers Compensation management process including return to work programs is required along with strong knowledge of OSHA/CALOSHA regulations and compliance and proven strengths in all areas of Field Safety.
  • Ability to identify hazards/issues build and implement best practices and continuously improve safety programs.
  • Experience in incident investigation and familiarity with reporting requirements are needed as well as a deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to work operate and problem solve in a fast-paced fluid environment with changing priorities.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office applications such as Word intermediate to advanced skills with Excel PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
It should be noted that we strive to ensure the success of our employees. We actively promote from within and we provide strong career growth potential.

We offer excellent benefits that include paid vacations and holidays a 401(k) profit-sharing plan and health dental and life insurance. The pay range is $80000-$100000 per year DOE.

This job posting is for local SF Bay Area applicants no relocation is being offered for this position.

Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation Physical Abilities Testing & Drug Testing Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is a U.S. Federal Contractor and is required to operate in compliance with current government standards and regulations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation at the companys designated testing facility. The medical evaluation will include a physical exam physical abilities test and drug test for the presence of illegal substances including marijuana as it applies to the U.S. Federal Contractors as well as a background/criminal check. If you believe that you will not pass the medical evaluation & required drug testing you should withdraw your application now.

Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation contact the Human Resources Department at


Required Experience:

Manager