SAFETY INSPECTOR

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Jacksonville, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Safety Inspector provides health and safety guidance and support to the workforce with minimum supervision. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company health and safety policies. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function. The inspector conducts daily safety inspections of vessels and facility grounds, identifies hazards and deficiencies, and initiates corrective action through production supervision. Duties also include maintaining and inspecting safety equipment and records, conducting breathing-air surveillance and atmospheric testing, inspecting scaffolding and industrial lifting equipment, preparing reports, and helping develop work instructions, procedures, and training materials. The position requires access to shipyards, Navy installations, and vessels, including confined spaces and elevated or restricted work areas. Work may involve substantial time outdoors in varied climates, exposure to vapors, gases, dust, fumes, and smoke, and frequent high noise levels. Travel may be required, including international travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with typically four years of directly related experience, or an associate degree in a related EHS field.
Working knowledge of OSHA standards 1915 and 1910.
At least three years of experience performing Safety Inspector duties.
At least three years of full-time experience directly related to safety enforcement and comparable duties in industrial or commercial plants and/or construction sites.
Continuing education in approved health and safety courses toward a Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
Ability to learn safety codes and standards, accident-prevention principles, field inspection techniques, investigation methods, and hazard identification.
Ability to identify and locate compartments aboard vessels.
Ability to gain access to government facilities, Navy installations, and other shipyards.
Current driver’s license.
Effective oral and written communication skills for interacting with management and employees.
Ability to enter confined spaces; work at heights and in restricted spaces aboard vessels under construction or repair; climb ladders; walk on scaffolding; and access all yard locations.
Physical ability to bend, reach, climb, crawl, work on ladders and scaffolding, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Required visual abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and color recognition; vision examination is required every ten years, including near-distance acuity and color-perception testing.
Must possess or be able to promptly obtain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily shipboard safety walkthrough inspections of on-site and off-site vessels as required.
Conduct safety walks of facility grounds to identify environmental and safety hazards and check compliance.
Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and earplug dispensing stations.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) sheets for contract availabilities in progress.
Maintain laboratory analysis records of paint and installation samples for assigned availabilities.
Conduct breathing-air surveillance and atmospheric testing when needed.
Inspect scaffolding systems daily before work begins.
Conduct Grade D breathing-air tests.
Spot-check industrial lift equipment licenses and completion of Operator Daily Check Lists (ODCL).
Prepare written reports on inspections, accident investigations, injury and illness statistics, and employee complaints or concerns.
Identify hazards or deficiencies and initiate corrective action through production supervision.
Review relevant literature and trade publications to remain current on OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards and regulations.
Establish and maintain regular communication with department and ship managers.
Help create and edit work instructions, procedures, and training materials, and participate in training events as a leader or attendee.
Carry out risk assessments and daily site inspections to verify that safety policies and procedures are implemented.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.