CORPORATE SAFETY MANAGER

Home District/Group: Donjon Marine Co., LLC – Marine Services
Department: Safety
Market: Marine / Heavy Civil Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hillside, NJ (with travel throughout the United States)

About Donjon Marine

At Donjon Marine, we pride ourselves on being a leader in marine services, salvage, dredging, heavy lift, and related operations. Our culture is built around adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to safety excellence. One of the many things that makes Donjon unique is our mobility — we go where the work is. This approach gives our employees exposure to diverse marine and construction environments, helping them build strong, versatile careers aligned with their skills and professional goals.

Position Overview

The Corporate Safety Officer will lead and manage Donjon Marine’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across project sites in the United States. This role is hands-on, field-driven, and essential to promoting a proactive, safety-oriented culture company-wide. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations, drive continuous safety improvement, and serve as a trusted advisor to operations and project management teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement Donjon Marine’s EHS programs at both corporate and project levels.
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture through coaching, mentoring, and visible field leadership.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and worksites to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Analyze and interpret occupational illness and injury data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Develop and update EHS training programs, materials, and presentations (manuals, PowerPoints, etc.).
• Manage training documentation and maintain comprehensive records of all safety initiatives.
• Interpret and apply OSHA and other regulatory standards to project operations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and respiratory protection.
• Liaise with OSHA and other regulatory officials during inspections or site visits.
• Collaborate with project management and field supervisors to ensure safety compliance across all operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Safety, or related field (preferred).  A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
• Professional certifications such as CSP or CHST strongly preferred. CHST, CSP, SHSM or other similar Safety certification.  Valid Site Safety Training (SST) Supervisor card. OSHA 30-Hour within five years. 
• Familiarity with USACE 385 regulations.
• Minimum 8 years of safety management experience within the construction or heavy civil/marine sectors.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate safety programs.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard recognition, and injury management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and regulatory personnel.
• CPR/First Aid, EMT, and OSHA/MSHA Instructor certifications are highly desirable.
• Must be able to access all areas of marine and construction sites in varying climates and conditions.

Other Requirements

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to working safely and effectively within team environments.
• Willingness to travel and work at various project locations within the Northeast region.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $130,000-160,000
(Actual compensation will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.)

Donjon Marine offers a comprehensive benefits package that ranks among the best in the industry, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Donjon Marine Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000