MSSD Marine Safety Specialist Deck

Core Skills

• safety and security inspections
• regulatory compliance assessment
• incident and casualty investigation
• technical report writing
• risk assessment and mitigation planning
• plan review and approval
• operations oversight and auditing
• stakeholder and industry liaison
• data collection and documentation
• team leadership and supervision

Civilian Career Paths

• Environmental Engineering
• Project Management
• Administration
• Emergency Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.