Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - SDCA

Austal•San Diego, CA

63d•$108,881 - $160,917•Onsite

About The Position

Assists and coordinates functions of a comprehensive on-site Injury & Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) to include incipient fire protection and control, hazardous materials and waste management both on project sites and in local satellite offices. Oversees and investigates all local site accidents/injuries; coordinates with Sr. Manager HSE and Occupation nurse regarding the processing of Longshore Harbor Workers (LSHW) Compensation claims, and log recordability. Ensures compliance with Corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety & health. Oversees at a local level the development, recommendation, and implementation of general accident preventive programs to include specific protective procedures and devices. Performs safety survey audits side by side with subordinates to identify and evaluate occupational health and safety. Oversees crew and fire watch schedules and carries out periodic safety inspections to identify environmental and occupational hazards. Conducts and coordinates on-site inspections with clients to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Assists in the development of control systems for identified hazards. Provides advice and counsel to the CA production management team concerning all corporate, city, state, and federal compliance regulations. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommends changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries. Directs or assists in the development and/or modification of specialized education and training materials. Assists in the coordination and training for new direct hire and/or contractor employees. Oversees coordination and conducts supervisory and other production safety training programs. Advises management periodically on the status of the safety program and new safety techniques. Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reports accident, loss, and exposure statistical data as they apply to CA operations. Assists in the preparation of comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards. Reviews, prepares injury and property damage reports, and evaluates root causality. Conducts and prepares specialized safety programs to communicate hazard control information (LOTO, Lanyard and Harness, CSE, etc.). Supervises and coordinates the activities of any subordinate health, safety, fire watch, and environmental staff. Performs other related duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position. Acts as a Compliance Champion for the organization and works to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization. Monitors for changes in, and makes recommendations for improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies that govern business activities in your department or subject area. Assists in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting in accordance with the Company’s risk assessment program. Develops, provides, and documents compliance training, as applicable. Conducts compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, and assists in investigations of suspected compliance violations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum of 10 years of professional safety experience
Familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Competent in filing reports, answering complaints and responding to citation notices issued by NAVSEA & OSHA
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (training/presentations/report writing)
Ability to lead and direct teams, workgroups or subordinates
Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Publisher)
Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields
Ability to work at all levels within an organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group
Must be able to work with other safety personnel and management staff and to take direction accordingly
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Must have a valid driver's license and ability to be placed on company vehicle insurance
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit
Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel
Perform prolonged standing
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis
Ability to climb in an unrestrained safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps)
Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts
Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead)
Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles
Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
Able to utilize adequate visual skills
Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers

Nice To Haves

Equivalency will be considered for candidates demonstrating 12 or more years of directly related safety management experience in the Shipyard environment
OSHA Outreach training as it relates to Shipyard Industry – Considered a Plus but not necessary to apply for job

Responsibilities

Assists and coordinates functions of a comprehensive on-site Injury & Illness Prevention Program (I2P2)
Oversees and investigates all local site accidents/injuries
Ensures compliance with Corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety & health
Oversees at a local level development, recommendation, and implementation of general accident preventive programs
Performs safety survey audits side by side with subordinates to identify and evaluate occupational health and safety
Oversees crew and fire watch schedules and carries out periodic safety inspections
Conducts and coordinates on-site inspections with clients
Assists in the development of control systems for identified hazards
Provides advice and counsel to the CA production management team concerning compliance regulations
Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommends changes
Directs or assists in the development and/or modification of specialized education and training materials
Assists in the coordination and training for new direct hire and/or contractor employees
Oversees coordination and conducts supervisory and other production safety training programs
Advises management periodically on the status of the safety program and new safety techniques
Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and reports accident, loss, and exposure statistical data
Assists in the preparation of comprehensive recommendations for corrective action
Reviews, prepares injury and property damage reports, and evaluates root causality
Conducts and prepares specialized safety programs to communicate hazard control information
Supervises and coordinates the activities of any subordinate health, safety, fire watch, and environmental staff
Acts as a Compliance Champion for the organization
Monitors for changes in, and makes recommendations for improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies
Assists in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting
Develops, provides, and documents compliance training
Conducts compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, and assists in investigations of suspected compliance violations