Safety Officer

About us

Are you passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace? Do you enjoy working closely with operational teams to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and compliance? Are you proactive, observant, and committed to making a real difference in a dynamic industrial environment? Then this role could be your next step. Apply now!

Damen Song Cam Shipyard (DSCS) is a joint venture between Damen Shipyards Group and Song Cam Shipyard. As a strategic production yard within the Damen Shipyards Group, DSCS specializes in the design, construction, outfitting, commissioning, and delivery of high-quality tugboats and workboats for customers worldwide. The shipyard combines international shipbuilding expertise with local capabilities to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable vessels.

The Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Department is responsible for monitoring and improving management systems related to occupational health and safety, environmental management, and quality assurance in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements. The department plays a key role in promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The Role

As a Safety Officer, you will support the effective implementation of the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system by ensuring compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and best practices.

You will conduct workplace inspections, monitor safety performance, support incident investigations, provide safety training, and cooperate with operational departments to continuously improve workplace safety and environmental performance. The role requires close interaction with employees, subcontractors, management teams, and external organizations to promote a proactive safety culture across the shipyard.

Key Responsibilities

As a Safety Officer, your main responsibilities are:

Workplace Safety & Compliance

• Conduct regular safety inspections and occupational health and safety audits across workshops and operational areas.
• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions, issue recommendations, and exercise stop-work authority when serious safety violations are identified.
• Monitor compliance with HSE procedures, legal requirements, and company safety standards.
• Issue and control Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities within assigned areas.
• Monitor and administer the R-Drive and Work Permit systems.
• Support the implementation and communication of HSE policies, procedures, and workplace instructions.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Analyze root causes and propose corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on HSE findings to ensure timely closure and sustainable improvement.
• Prepare reports and communicate HSE performance to relevant stakeholders.

Emergency Response & Fire Safety

• Participate in emergency response activities, including fire-fighting, evacuation exercises, environmental incidents, flooding, and workplace accidents.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain fire-fighting equipment and emergency response readiness.
• Support the development and execution of emergency drills and preparedness programs.

Training & Safety Awareness

• Deliver toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
• Conduct HSE induction training and awareness programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Promote safety campaigns and initiatives to strengthen the safety culture within the organization.
• Support the implementation of behavioral safety improvement programs.

Contractor & Audit Management

• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and report safety issues.
• Support internal and external HSE audits, inspections, and certification activities.
• Coordinate with external authorities, certification bodies, and inspection organizations when required.
• Assist departments in implementing improvement actions arising from inspections and audits.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify risks, improvement opportunities, and best practices related to workplace safety and environmental management.
• Support HSE improvement projects and initiatives.
• Convert legal, regulatory, and management system requirements into practical guidance for operational departments.
• Collaborate with Production and other departments to improve safe working methods and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you bring:

Education

• College Degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Industrial Management, or another relevant discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience in occupational health and safety within a manufacturing, industrial, shipbuilding, construction, or similar environment.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and safety training activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant Vietnamese HSE regulations is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify key risks and anticipate potential consequences.
• Good communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to persuade and engage stakeholders to follow safety requirements and best practices.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while effectively cooperating with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.
• Good command of English is an advantage.

What We Offer

At Damen, we understand that our success depends on finding the right people and supporting them throughout their career journey. We offer:

• A dynamic international working environment focused on safety, technology, and operational excellence.
• Competitive salary package.
• Holiday bonus, Tet bonus, and quarterly bonus.
• Monthly fuel allowance.
• 24/7 accident insurance and healthcare insurance for employees and spouses.
• Full statutory social insurance and personal income tax administration in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Business trip allowance where applicable.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow within an international shipbuilding organization.

Other

Damen Song Cam does not approve of commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.