HSE Coordinator II

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Performs formal and informal inspections of all work sites to monitor compliance with safety standards and to identify and record potential hazards; works with supervisors and employees to develop effective solutions for any safety concerns that are raised
• May be required to prepare, provide and conduct training and instruction in various safety related topics to employees and supervisors
• Organizes meetings designed to address safety issues
• Develops weekly safety topics / briefs for distribution
• Conducts investigations of work-related property damage accidents, injuries and near miss incidents to establish causal factors and to determine workable means to prevent recurrences; prepares concise but accurate reports of findings and recommendations
• Investigates and satisfactorily resolves employee complaints or issues involving potentially unsafe or unhealthful working conditions
• Assists in the administration of several programs including personal protective equipment, medical surveillance, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Performs the duties of a Shipyard Competent Person (SYC) on an as needed basis, which includes testing atmospheric conditions in confined spaces and writing hot work permits for production teams (training will be provided)
• Must be willing to serve as a member of the Shipyard Emergency Response Team (ERT); part of this role is to respond to medical emergencies, chemical spills and other emergencies as part of a coordinated team and provides guidance and expertise in these situations (training will be provided by the shipyard)
• As a member of the ERT, must be able to meet the physical demands of the role which include the ability to wear a respirator, SCBA and enter small cramped spaces if necessary; must remain clean-shaven to wear a respirator and/or SCBA
• May be assigned to assist with the company’s Hazardous Waste Management program; as such, the HSE Coordinator will be required to successfully complete annual training to maintain certification in RCRA / DOT Hazardous Waste Management. Duties will include inspection of hazardous material/hazardous waste storage facilities, coordination of hazardous waste shipments, maintenance of records, participation in program inspections, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Work environment includes indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, stairways, climbing ladders, smoke, and inclement weather conditions including cold, rain and hot weather
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