Safety Specialist 1/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group • Port St Joe, FL

2d • Onsite

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED