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!

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.