Safety Supervisor

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor oversees assigned Fire Safety Officers and Senior Fire Safety Officers and ensures compliance with Austal safety policies, the Austal Fire and Flooding Plan, and applicable corporate, state, and federal occupational safety and health requirements, including OSHA standards. The role monitors staff performance, inspects worksites and equipment, investigates incidents, conducts fire safety inspections, and recommends corrective action. The supervisor may issue formal disciplinary reports for employees who do not comply with safety requirements and has authority to temporarily close unsafe work areas. The position coaches and mentors production and support employees, conducts safety surveys and audits, reviews incident reports and investigations, and helps develop hazard-control systems. Responsibilities also include monitoring air quality; inspecting and arranging repair or replacement of health, safety, and environmental equipment; providing support during medical emergencies; delivering safety training; and responding to fires, small hazardous-material spills, and immediate safety or operational concerns. The supervisor plans and prioritizes crew workloads, sets daily schedules and performance standards, provides on-the-job instruction, and supplies feedback on subordinate performance. The work requires touring vessels and work sites, working indoors and outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme conditions, and entering confined spaces. The employee regularly encounters humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor weather, and extreme heat; occasional exposures include fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat or cold. Noise is usually very loud, and shipyard noise may exceed 90 dB. Candidates must meet Austal USA’s stated employment eligibility guidelines, including being at least 18, providing proof of U.S. Person Status, and consenting to drug screening and background checks.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of Austal safety experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including training, presentations, and report writing.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Demonstrated knowledge of standards, concepts, practices, and procedures in health, safety, and environmental fields.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels and in a diverse work group.
Ability to qualify for, obtain, and maintain eligibility for a government security clearance.
Ability to lead and direct subordinate employees fairly and without bias.
Ability to recognize critical situations and take appropriate action immediately.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with Production, Support personnel, and Management to resolve issues.
OSHA 30-hour training for 29 CFR 1915.
Strong general knowledge of company Health and Safety procedures.
Ability to complete OSHA/NFPA training and maintain certification as an OSHA competent person.
Ability to work in close and confined spaces.
Ability to work any shift, including holidays, and in on-call situations.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER training.
Meet Austal USA eligibility guidelines: be at least 18 years old at application, provide proof of U.S. Person Status, have no felony theft/deception or violent-crime convictions within seven years from disposition, have no felony drug-crime convictions within three years from disposition, and be willing to undergo drug screening and a background check.
Ability to tour vessels and work sites and meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing; bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights above 12 feet; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of 50–75 pounds and frequent handling of up to 20 pounds; working in confined spaces, uneven areas, and varying temperatures; and safely using required equipment and PPE.
Ability to perform duties indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and humid conditions.
Follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for actions, and keep commitments.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Outreach training related to the shipyard industry.
EMT Basic or EMT 1 certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Austal safety policies, the Fire and Flooding Plan, and applicable occupational safety and health regulations.
Monitor safety staff performance and inspect sites, equipment, and fire-safety conditions.
Investigate accidents and incidents; review, revise, and complete incident reports and submit them in accordance with government standards.
Recommend corrective action and prepare formal disciplinary reports for safety noncompliance.
Coach and mentor production and support employees on safety, risk, and accident prevention.
Conduct health, safety, and environmental surveys, workplace investigations, and on-site audits of physical conditions and safe work practices.
Conduct hot-work inspections as a designated competent person and temporarily close unsafe work areas when necessary.
Provide input into control systems for identified hazards.
Support the medical team during emergencies, including clearing areas and communicating conditions by radio.
Monitor air quality and calibrate, operate, interpret, and train others on real-time air-monitoring equipment.
Oversee inspection of HS&E equipment and requisition repairs or replacements, including fire extinguishers, hoses, and SCBA; complete required paperwork.
Conduct safety training and presentations for small employee groups.
Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns, fires, and small hazardous-material spills; operate building and shipboard fire-suppression systems as instructed.
Plan and prioritize workloads to meet Safety objectives; set crew schedules and direct assigned employees.
Provide on-the-job training and instruction to subordinates, establish performance standards, and provide constructive performance feedback.
Comply with and support the Company’s Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Perform other related duties as directed.
Liaise with BIW, GDIS, Navy personnel, Sup Ship, Austal employees and supervisors, foremen, Security, vendors, subcontractors, contractors, and other designated parties.
Comply with company and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules.