Safety Coordinator

Boston Ship Repair, LLC•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Safety/ Environmental Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate corporate loss control and environmental policies, procedures, and associated training to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering or equivalent.
1 to 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
Basic level experience with Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
Must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards.
Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards

Responsibilities

Support and conduct training to ensure compliance with all safety & environmental regulations, permitted conditions and corporate policies.
Routinely conduct internal safety / loss control & environmental audits of facilities and operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform daily safety & environmental compliance walks on Navy vessels with Navy and/or Government representatives. Facilitate corrective action as needed.
Participate in OSHA Recordable Safety Committee meetings and assist the Risk Manager with employee return to work programs and workers’ compensation cost containment efforts.
Conduct industrial hygiene & environmental monitoring, sampling, measurements, and assessments (chemical, physical, biological, health stressors, etc.) as needed.
Monitor operations performed by sub-contractors and vendors for compliance with established safety & environmental regulatory requirements.
Assist in the research and assimilation of all relevant safety & environmental information for the purpose of modifying, updating, and clarifying company safety / loss control & environmental policies, procedures and programs.
Assist in the evaluation of all new safety & environmental related materials, equipment and consumable products prior to release for company use.
Conduct investigations into accidents, incidents, and property damage for identification of root cause and corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Prepare and present audit and inspection reports for management review.
Assist Safety/Environmental Manager as needed, to ensure corporate compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory requirements or permitted conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned by Safety /Environmental Manager.