EHS Representative

PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

The Health & Safety (HS) Inspector should provide Health and Safety guidance and support to the workforce, ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Educational and experiential qualifications are considered equally important.
• Typically requires a High School diploma or GED, plus 4 years of directly related experience or an AS degree in a related EHS field.
• Must have some working knowledge of OSHA 1915 and 1910.
• A minimum of three years of experience performing the duties of a Safety Inspector.
• A minimum of three years of full-time experience directly related to safety enforcement and related duties comparable to a Safety Inspector in industrial or commercial plants and/or construction sites.
• Continuing education in approved Health and Safety related courses towards a Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Must have, or be able to complete and pass, courses including: OSHA 3095, OSHA 5410, and Shipyard Competent Person.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations that arise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Access to all Navy installations and other shipyards.
• Ability to enter confined spaces, work at heights and in confining or restricted spaces aboard vessels under construction/repair.
• Daily inspections require entering confined spaces, climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding, observing use of tools and operation of equipment/machinery.
• Physical dexterity must allow for bending, reaching, climbing, crawling, and working on ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Exposure to vapors, gases, dust, welding/burning fumes, and smoke.
• Must be able to spend up to 90% of time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates.
• Noisy environments 90% of the time, which may include sirens, horns, chipping, and hammering.
• Vision requirements: Near-distance visual acuity, color perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the EHS Manager and HS Supervisor.
• Maintains internal contacts with Production, Repair, Maintenance, Medical, and Emergency Response personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts shipboard safety walk thru inspections for on and off site vessels as required daily.
• Safety walks of the facility grounds to ensure compliance of environmental and safety hazards.
• Inspects and maintains fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and ear plug dispensing stations.
• Maintains MSDS/SDS sheets for contract availabilities in progress.
• Maintains lab analysis of paint and installation samples per assigned availabilities.
• Conducts breathing air surveillances.
• Inspects scaffolding systems daily prior to commencement of work.
• Conducts Grade D breathing air tests.
• Conducts Industrial lift Equipment spot checks for licenses and ODCL (Operator Daily Check List) completion.
• Helps create and edit new work instructions, procedures or training materials and participates in training events (leading and attending).
• Learns safety codes and standards, accident prevention principles, and their application to industrial operations; learns techniques of making field inspections, conducting investigations, and identifying hazards; and other relevant skills.
• Prepares written reports on inspections, accident investigations, statistical information on injuries and illnesses, employee complaints or concerns.
• Reviews current literature and trade publications in order to remain current regarding all OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards and regulations.
• Establishes a close working relationship and communicates with department/ship manager on a regular basis.
• Able to identify/locate various compartments on board vessels.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to gain access to government facilities.
• Must have current driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English in both oral and written applications in order to successfully interact with management and employees.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Regular, reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of this job.