Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - SDCA

Authorities / Responsibilities

Affords and coordinates functions of a comprehensive on-site Injury & Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) to include incipient fire protection and control, hazardous materials and waste management both on project sites and in local satellite offices.

Oversees investigates all local site accidents/injuries; coordinates Sr. Manager HSE and Occupation nurse regarding the processing of Longshore Harbor Workers (LSHW) Compensation claims, log recordability.

Ensures compliance with Corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding to occupational safety & health.

Oversees at a local level development, recommend and implement general accident preventive programs to include specific protective procedures and devices.

Performs safety survey audits side by side with subordinates to identify and evaluate occupational health and safety.

Oversees crew and fire watch schedules and carry out periodic safety inspections to identify environmental and occupational hazards.

Conducts and coordinates on-site inspections with client to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

Aid in the development of control systems for identified hazards.

Provide advice and counsel to CA production management team concerning all corporate, city, state, and federal compliance regulations.

Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries.

Direct or assist in the development and or modification of specialized education and training materials.

Aid in the coordination and training for new direct hire and / or contractor employees.

Oversee supervision and coordination of supervisory and other production safety training programs.

Advise management periodically on the status of the safety program and new safety techniques.

Compile, analyze, interpret and report accident, loss, and exposure statistical data as they apply to CA operations.

Aid in the preparation of comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.

Review, prepare injury and property damage reports, and evaluate root causality.

Conduct and prepare specialized safety programs to communicate hazard control information (LOTO, Lanyard and Harness, CSE, etc.).

Supervise and coordinate the activities of any subordinate health, safety, fire watch and environmental staff.

Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Monitoring for changes in, and make recommendations for improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies that govern business activities in your department or subject area.

Assist in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting in accordance with the Company’s risk assessment program.

Developing, providing, and documenting compliance training, as applicable.

Compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, and assist in investigations of suspected compliance violations.

Required Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline paired with a minimum of 10 years of professional safety experience. Equivalency will be considered for candidates demonstrating 12 or more years of directly related safety management experience in the Shipyard environment.

Must be familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), must be competent in filing reports, answering complaints and responding to citation notices issued by these organizations: NAVSEA & OSHA.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (training/presentations/report writing).

Ability to lead and direct teams, workgroups or subordinates.

Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Publisher).

Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields.

Ability to work at all levels within and organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group.

Must be able to work with other safety personnel and management staff and to take direction accordingly.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable OSHA Outreach training as it relates to Shipyard Industry – Considered a Plus but not necessary to apply for job.

Liaises With

HS&E corporate management, main yard HSE staff, Operations Department, Client, Government organizations, Supply Chain and Vendors.

Additional Guidelines

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to be placed on company vehicle insurance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability, bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Absolutely required to have the ability to climb in an unrestrained safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Absolutely required to have the ability to climb in an unrestrained safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Must have the ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Absolutely required to have the ability to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Must demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Absolutely required to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
• Absolutely required to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
• Absolutely required to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
• Absolutely required to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
• Absolutely required to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

Safety

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Compensation

Salary range depends on relevant experience: $108,880.67 - $160,916.57

Equal Employment Commitment

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.