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Lead and promote a positive HSSE culture, championing the Subsea7 Critical Safety Behaviors/Life ... Significant HSSE experience within offshore construction, subsea operations, marine operations, oil ...

Lead and promote a positive HSSE culture, championing the Subsea7 Critical Safety Behaviors/Life ... Significant HSSE experience within offshore construction, subsea operations, marine operations, oil ...

Contracts Manager

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$98K - $131K/yr

Kalypso Offshore is seeking a Contracts Manager to take ownership of the contractual and commercial ... Advise project teams on contractual obligations, entitlements, and correspondence. Manage non ...

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Support the review of commercial, operational, safety, and regulatory terms, developing expertise ... advising. The Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies is committed to ensuring all qualified ...

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Support the review of commercial, operational, safety, and regulatory terms, developing expertise ... advising. The Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies is committed to ensuring all qualified ...

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Support the review of commercial, operational, safety, and regulatory terms, developing expertise ... advising. The Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies is committed to ensuring all qualified ...

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The HR Advisor is a frontline HR business partner to operational leadership, responsible for ... We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all ...

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How much do offshore safety advisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore safety advisor in the United States is $22.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore safety advisor?

Offshore Safety Advisors are professionals responsible for ensuring that safety regulations and procedures are followed on offshore installations such as oil rigs or wind farms. They conduct safety audits, provide training, and monitor compliance with health and safety standards to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Offshore Safety Advisors also investigate incidents, recommend corrective actions, and support emergency response plans. Their role is crucial for protecting workers, the environment, and company assets in potentially hazardous offshore settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offshore safety advisor?

To thrive as an Offshore Safety Advisor, you need a strong understanding of occupational health and safety laws, risk assessment, and emergency response procedures, often supported by NEBOSH or similar certifications. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, safety management software, and industry-specific regulations like OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 is essential. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are critical for promoting a safety culture and ensuring compliance among diverse offshore teams. These skills and qualifications are vital to minimizing hazards, preventing incidents, and maintaining operational continuity in high-risk offshore environments.

What are some common challenges faced by offshore safety advisors and how can they be effectively managed?

Offshore Safety Advisors often encounter challenges such as ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations in a dynamic and sometimes hazardous environment, communicating procedures across a diverse workforce, and adapting to rapidly changing operational conditions. These challenges can be effectively managed by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, fostering a culture of safety through regular training and clear communication, and building strong relationships with both onshore and offshore teams. Proactive engagement and consistent monitoring are key to addressing issues before they escalate, ensuring a safer work environment for all crew members.

What is the difference between Offshore Safety Advisor vs Offshore Safety Officer?

AspectOffshore Safety AdvisorOffshore Safety Officer
CertificationsNEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certificationsNEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certifications
Work EnvironmentAdvises on safety policies, audits, and risk assessments offshoreMonitors safety practices, enforces safety procedures offshore
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by oil & gas, maritime, and energy companies for safety advisory rolesCommonly employed in offshore oil & gas platforms and maritime operations

The Offshore Safety Advisor typically provides expert safety advice, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and safety standards offshore. The Offshore Safety Officer focuses on implementing safety procedures, monitoring practices, and enforcing safety policies on-site. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in scope: advisors offer strategic guidance, while officers handle day-to-day safety enforcement offshore.

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Infographic showing various Offshore Safety Advisor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,790 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Vessel Strike Avoidance Observer - Cataumet, Ma

Cataumet, MA โ€ข On-site

AIS, Inc.
Environmental Consulting Servicesย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$18 - $22/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.
Primary Function:
AIS is recruiting vessel strike avoidance protected species observers (VSAO) to deploy on a vessel conducting benthic survey operations off the coast of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. AIS is looking for individuals with NMFS PSO approval letters to stand watch during while the vessel is under way to record data on protected species sightings and implement strike avoidance protective measures when necessary. The VSAOs will be stationed offshore during 24-hour operations. The VSAO will in opposite shifts during offshore operations which will be conducted 24/7 and will have an average of twelve hours of work per PSO per day. This position is expected to start in late July 2026 for an estimated 4-5 weeks of work.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Ability to vigilantly monitor for visual detections of marine mammals around vessel for up to 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
  • Advise vessel crew on the project specific regulatory requirements and real time mitigation actions
  • Identify marine animals using the naked eye and visual technology.
  • Documenting behavior and other essential data
  • Collect and enter data into the required data sheet in an organized manner
  • Conduct personal QA/QC checks on data collected
  • Attend daily toolbox, HSE and project related meetings as needed
  • Operate and maintain field equipment including Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, range finder, handheld thermal imaging and night vision devices, and high-resolution digital camera with video capabilities.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated. This is a full-time temporary position and will be eligible for AIS benefits package after 30 days of employment. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), or GWO or BOSIET training.
  • Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
  • 4-year degree with major in biological or geophysical sciences
  • Must be certified by a physician as fit for sea duty including:
    • Not be susceptible to chronic motion sickness
    • Ability to live in confined quarters
    • Ability to tolerate stress
    • Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds
    • Ability to vigilantly monitor waters surrounding observation platform/vessel for up to 4 hours at a time and not more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
  • Must have passed an approved PSO course/training and provide certificate
  • Must be NMFS approved PSO (must provide NMFS approval letter)
  • Must possess a current real ID approved identification
  • Must not be affiliated with any group that may impair the objectivity or the appearance of objectivity
  • Must have proof of eligibility to work within the US.

Locations:
  • Cataumet, MA

Contact:
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please visit our Careers Page to submit the required information:
  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter detailing relevant experience.
  3. 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number),
  4. PSO Training Certificate
  5. Offshore Safety Training Certificate

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please reach out to our Talent Team or call 774-770-5833.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Must be able to work in the U.S. โ€ข VEVRAA Federal Contractor โ€ข Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals โ€ข Equal Opportunity Employer