Safety Representative 1/C
About The Position
Support the Safety Manager in safety-related functions within the shipyards. Perform safety activities on Company property to evaluate, identify, and correct potential safety issues. Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers; your duties and responsibilities may be different than described. Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. Comply with company, Federal, State, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalence plus one year of safety experience in a manufacturing or construction environment desired.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations is desired.
- Shipyard Competent Person Certification is required.
- Completion of First Aid and CPR training desired.
- Basic level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Company policies/ procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and employees.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Integrity, ethics, flexibility/ adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and multitasking.
- Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Advance knowledge of safety (minimum 18 months of safety experience) and knowledge of fire or medical (preferred).
- Including a type of certification or medical/fire class.
- Advanced computer skills, including word, Excel.
- Holds teamwork and consistency in high regard
- Have a solid foundational knowledge of safety (minimum 12 months of safety experience) and fire or medical(preferred).
- Due to the need for medical professionals, experience may be substituted
- Solid computer knowledge, including word, Excel.
- Safety Competent Person trained.
Responsibilities
- Inspect designated workplace areas.
- Assist in enforcing the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
- Assist in the issuance and monitoring of hot work permits, confined space entries, and lockout/ tag-out permits.
- Administer first aid as needed.
- Conduct Safety Orientation.
- Administer post-accident/ near-miss drug tests as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
