Safety & Compliance Manager

Glacier Fish Company & North Star Fishing Company

Safety & Compliance Manager ensuring strong safety culture and compliance in maritime operations at Glacier Fish Company. Leading safety programs and environmental compliance for vessel operations.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall implementation and management of the company safety management system
Maintain leading and lagging indicator metrics; conduct trend analysis and maintain year to year measurements on program effectiveness
Maintain all Safety Documentation including Health Safety & Environmental Manual, Safety Management System Policy and Procedures Manual, Instructions and Notices
Participate as an active member of the safety committee charged with oversight and policymaking
Enforce and evaluate company procedures and protocols to ensure they are followed in accordance with company safety programs, safety regulations and industry safety standards
Develop online training content to support recurrent training requirements
Review and revise applicable necessary changes from findings to safety policies, safety training, etc.
Keep apprised of regulatory changes that may affect the company’s safety policies, programs and safety training
Review and issue all Safety Instructions, Safety Notices, Near Miss/Incident Report Bulletins and crew safety communications and implement change consistent with safety management system, policies and procedures
Receive and provide follow through on all near miss reports, hazard observations and safety suggestions
Review incident tracking trend analysis and make applicable necessary changes to policies, training, etc.
Instill safety awareness and support safety minded culture
Perform safety hazard analysis and risk identification analysis on a routine basis, train safety officers to perform same at least seasonally
Sail on all company vessels on an annual basis to assess and audit safety management system compliance
Attend, represent and participate in industry related safety meetings
Management and oversight of all safety and job competency training
Provide and create or recommend applicable safety training for supervisors and vessel personnel
Implement and develop safety training related to job competency, ensure that the training is in accordance with regulations and company requirements
Manage and provide director and support to the Safety & Compliance Administrator
Assist HR /Claims in incident investigations; provide audit and regulatory reports as needed
Direct POC for Merchant Mariner Credentials and licensing issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSBA / equivalent, or suitable industry experience in lieu of a degree
BCSP Safety Management Specialist preferred
Maritime Safety & Health Specialist Certification (UWDEOSH) preferred
5+ years of experience in maritime safety, operations, or equivalent
Experience developing, implementing and maintaining safety programs/policies
Working knowledge of maritime environment, industry vessels, or equivalent preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA regulation as applicable to industry vessels and operations
Working knowledge of USCG regulations and programs such as Alternate Compliance and Fishing Vessel Safety requirements
Able to communicate clearly- in writing and while speaking publicly
Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
Public speaking in front of large groups
Ability to generate concise and clear written documentation, policies and procedures to vessels and corporate personnel
Excel in cross-functional working groups
Proficient computer skills including MS Suite, ERP & safety software systems
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus
Flexible vacation
Sick and holiday pay
401(k) plan with company match
Excellent medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
Long-term disability
Life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

safety management systemtrend analysissafety documentationsafety hazard analysisrisk identification analysissafety training developmentincident trackingsafety program implementationpolicy revisionregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

communicationpublic speakinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscross-functional collaborationsafety awarenessleadershiptraining and developmentproblem-solvingauditing

Certifications

BSBA or equivalentBCSP Safety Management SpecialistMaritime Safety & Health Specialist Certification (UWDEOSH)