Safety Technician (Grades 7-9)
About The Position
The Safety Technician protects employees by ensuring workplace risks are properly controlled. The role conducts safety audits of ships, ship-unit sections, and the physical plant; records and audits results electronically using an iPad and the TruQC program; identifies and corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors; and supports behavioral safety initiatives. The technician communicates EHS policies and procedures to personnel at all levels, trains employees on fall protection, mobile and overhead equipment, respirator use and fit testing, and hazard awareness, and performs new employee orientation. The role also requires handling conflict, following direction, making decisions, and communicating with large groups.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two to three years of previous work experience in a safety-related field.
- Demonstrate pertinent work experience through appropriate knowledge.
- No fear of heights or confined spaces.
- Strong communication skills, particularly with large employee groups and personnel at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills; be a team player, flexible, and able to adjust to changing priorities.
- Prior experience as a trainer.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related discipline.
- Degree in an accredited safety program.
- Prior experience operating mobile equipment and aerial lift equipment.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and prior safety experience.
- Prior hazard analysis experience.
- Prior experience in safety training.
- Prior BIW Safety Action Team participation.
- Prior safety experience in an industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct safety audits of ships, ship-unit sections, and the physical plant as assigned.
- Record and audit results electronically on an iPad using the TruQC program.
- Identify and correct unsafe workplace conditions and unsafe individual acts or behaviors.
- Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral safety concepts and participate in and guide Safety Action Teams or Committees.
- Communicate effectively with large groups of employees.
- Train employees on proper use of fall protection systems, mobile and overhead equipment, respirator use and fit testing, and hazard awareness.
- Perform new employee orientation.
- Communicate EHS policies and procedures effectively to personnel at all levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
