Manager, Health Safety & Environmental - SDCA - San Diego, CA

Authorities / Responsibilities

In this role as a Safety Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of direct and indirect reports including Safety Representatives, Competent Persons, and Administrative staff that support the safe execution of shipyard repair and production activities in accordance with the corporate safety policy and all federal, state, and local regulations.

Maintains and updates San Diego Safety procedures. Maintains and updates SDS data collection for San Diego. Oversees development, recommend and implement general accident preventive programs to include specific protective procedures and devices. Oversees schedule and carry out periodic safety inspections at the Austal USA site and Naval Base's Safety.

Maintain a successful fire watch program for all ships requiring hot work permits. Act as Incident Command (IC) Safety Officer (SOFR). Oversees reviewing all accident and incident reports and recommend corrective action to eliminate reoccurrence. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, consensus standards, and customer requirements.

Oversees maintaining adequate records for statistical measurements and develop performance reports. Ensure that reporting conforms to all standard practices of the safety industries and government regulations. Oversees coordination and conduct supervisory and other production safety training programs. Advise management periodically on the status of the safety program and new safety techniques.

Oversees maintaining contacts with counterparts in other companies and represent the company in national and local safety activities and organizations. Must be familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state, and federal standards, follow OSHA and government standards, and file reports required by these organizations.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• Required Bachelor’s degree in an engineering science, Health & Safety and/or environmental fields is desired.
• Proficient in OSHA regulations, consensus standards
• Eight (8)years’ related experience in an industrial setting
• Experience working in manufacturing or a shipyard environment.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA standards.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or able to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA, 30-hour Maritime Safety and Industry Standards plus familiarity with 29 CFR Part 1915 highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the concepts of Serious Injury and Fatality programs.
• Knowledgeable in Safety & Health management systems such as ISO 45001.
• Root cause analysis software experience.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 30% of the time; sitting 30% of the time; walking 40% of the time.
• Must be able to lift and carry 10 pounds approximately 5% of the work day.
• Hazards and dangers normal for shipbuilding environment. Noise, heat, dust, and fumes normal for shipbuilding environment.

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.

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.
• City* San Diego
• State* California