Safety Supervisor

Austal•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor ensures compliance with Austal safety policies, the Austal Fire and Flooding Plan, and applicable corporate, state, and federal occupational safety and health regulations, including OSHA standards. The role monitors safety staff performance, conducts site, equipment, fire-safety, and hot-work inspections, investigates incidents, and recommends corrective actions. The supervisor may temporarily close unsafe work areas and is designated as a competent person for hot-work inspections. The position coaches and mentors production and support employees on safety and accident prevention, prepares and reviews incident reports, conducts workplace health, safety, and environmental surveys and investigations, and provides safety training. It monitors air quality and oversees inspection, repair, or replacement of HS&E equipment. The supervisor also responds to medical emergencies, fires, and small hazardous-material spills, and operates fire suppression systems as instructed. The Safety Supervisor sets and prioritizes daily work for assigned safety personnel, provides on-the-job training and performance feedback, and may recommend corrective or disciplinary action on safety matters. The role works with Austal employees and management, shipyard and Navy personnel, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other designated groups. Work may take place inside and outside in varying weather conditions, aboard vessels and at work sites, in confined spaces, at heights, and in loud, physically demanding environments. Candidates must meet Austal USA’s stated employment eligibility guidelines, including being at least 18, providing proof of US Person Status, and agreeing to drug screening and a background check.

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 within 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.
Demonstrated 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 CFR 29 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 employment eligibility guidelines: be at least 18 years old at application; provide proof of US Person Status; have no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years of disposition, or drug crimes within three years of disposition; and be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Ability to work both inside and outside in varying conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and humid conditions.
Ability to tour vessels and work sites; regularly stand and walk, handle objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate by talking and hearing; and occasionally sit.
Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel, and to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to turn the head and body at the waist from side to side and around the vertical axis.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50–75 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.
Ability to climb stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps safely; work at heights above 12 feet from ladders, scaffolding, and/or man lifts; and work at varying levels.
Ability to use required tools and equipment safely, maintain balance on uneven surfaces and around obstacles, and grip and coordinate hands sufficiently to carry and operate tools and equipment.
Ability to safely use personal protective equipment in accordance with OSHA standards, including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, goggles, respirators, safety harnesses, safety lines, and flotation gear.
Ability to withstand hot and cold temperatures and work in confined spaces, including openings measuring 18 by 36 inches, for prolonged periods.
Ability to respond to verbal and audible sounds or commands, use adequate visual skills, fully extend the arms in multiple directions, and perceive object or material attributes by touch.
Follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for personal 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 Austal Fire and Flooding Plan, and applicable occupational safety and health regulations and guidelines.
Monitor safety staff performance and conduct site, equipment, fire-safety, and hot-work inspections.
Investigate accidents and workplace health, safety, and environmental concerns; review, revise, and complete incident reports and ensure required regulatory submissions meet government standards.
Recommend corrective actions and prepare formal disciplinary reports for employees who do not comply with safety requirements.
Coach and mentor production and support employees on safety, risk, and accident-prevention concerns.
Conduct safety surveys 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 the development of hazard-control systems.
Support the Austal medical team during emergencies, including clearing areas and communicating conditions by radio.
Monitor air quality; calibrate, use, interpret, and train others on real-time air-monitoring equipment.
Oversee HS&E equipment inspections and complete repair or replacement requisitions and related paperwork, including for fire extinguishers, hoses, and SCBA equipment.
Conduct safety training and presentations for small employee groups.
Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns; respond to fires and control them at the incipient stage; mitigate small hazardous-material spills; and operate building and shipboard fire-suppression systems as instructed.
Plan and prioritize workloads to meet established safety objectives.
Comply with and support the Company’s Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Provide on-the-job training and instruction to subordinates.
Set daily crew schedules, assign routine tasks, direct work, establish performance standards, provide constructive feedback, and provide input on performance affecting employment actions.
Prioritize jobs based on experience and information from the Safety Coordinator and EH&S Manager.
Address performance issues for assigned subordinate safety personnel and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions to trade supervisors and their subordinates on safety-related issues.
Perform other related duties as directed that correspond to the position’s overall function.