Safety Tech. I

SOUTHCOAST WELDING • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

Safety and health resource for facility and subcontractor personnel working in a variety of industrial fields associated with ship repair. The areas include onboard sea going vessels and ships, industrial shops, dry-docks, etc. Ensuring compliance with established regulations by Federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Maritime rules.

Requirements

• Several general areas, of many, of concern are: life and safety codes, safe work practices, personal protective equipment, slips, trips and fall protection, fire protection, confined space entry, hazardous communication standards, insulation and coatings, electrical safety, equipment, etc.
• Employee must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company standards and policies.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Flexibility (Job duties & schedule).
• Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work.
• Follow verbal/written instructions.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding
• Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)

Responsibilities

• Daily survey and inspection of a variety of working environments and sites. Ensuring compliance with promulgated safety and health regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Facilitating correction of hazards and infractions found or ceasing operations until properly corrected.
• Company representative for starting all work processes and providing representation during the daily safety walkthroughs while assigned to a naval vessel with minimal supervision from the Safety Leadmen.
• Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform required facility audits and inspections both internally and with regulatory inspectors.
• Continuous interaction with customer (US Navy, SWRMC, etc.), company employees, subcontractors, vendors, Federal and California OSHA Compliance Officers and visitors to the facility and other locations.
• Responding to all incidents, accident, injuries and emergencies in facility or any project the company is working. Conducting investigations in all areas as to cause, corrective actions, and ways of prevention, writing reports for such incidents and distributing.
• Maintain equipment and tools required for the job including testing, calibrations, and repairs. Equipment includes respirators, rescue gear, meters and monitors, cameras, etc. Further responsibilities also include auditing the maintenance of facility equipment, etc.
• Ability to utilize PAI responsibilities to initiate hot work if applicable and initiate all associated work on any assignment directed by safety supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees