Safety Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities within a luxury yacht manufacturing and shipyard environment.

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace safety standards across yacht construction, assembly, outfitting, testing and commissioning activities. The role requires strong practical knowledge of shipyard hazards, including hot work, confined-space entry, work at height, lifting operations, FRP/composite production, painting and chemical handling, electrical work and heavy equipment operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, subcontractors and project teams to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shipyard & Yacht Production Safety

• Monitor HSE compliance across yacht construction, production, assembly and outfitting areas.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of workshops, production halls, vessels, docks and other shipyard work areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential hazards and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Provide HSE support during hull construction, structural assembly, machinery installation, interior outfitting, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed by employees, contractors and subcontractors.

2. Permit-to-Work & High-Risk Activities

Manage and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements for activities including:

• Hot work, welding, cutting and grinding
• Confined-space entry
• Work at height and scaffolding
• Lifting and rigging operations
• Electrical isolation / Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
• Painting and chemical handling
• Pressure testing and commissioning activities

Verify that appropriate risk assessments, control measures, PPE and emergency arrangements are in place before high-risk activities begin.

3. FRP, Composite & Chemical Safety

• Monitor safety during FRP lamination, resin mixing, bonding, sanding, grinding and composite fabrication.
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of resins, catalysts, solvents, paints, adhesives and other hazardous chemicals.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure appropriate chemical-control measures.
• Monitor ventilation and PPE requirements in composite, painting and enclosed production areas.
• Support controls for dust, fumes, VOCs and other occupational exposure risks.

4. Risk Assessment & HSE Compliance