Safety Inspector II - Swing Shift

About the role

Vigor Marine Group is seeking a Safety Program Manager to oversee safety programs, policies, and procedures across assigned business units. This role requires a strong safety background and the ability to enforce safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and anticipates safety & health concerns and hazards
• Guides and promotes safe work performance
• Enforces safety policies
• Leads and participates in safety activities
• Supports company-wide objectives
• Updates procedures and process memorandums
• Safeguard employee health
• Take immediate corrective actions
• Represent the Safety Department
• Provide critical safety related trainings
• Attend and participate in safety meetings
• Provide safety concerns to operational leaders
• Complete and maintain safety related reports
• Engage in professional development
• Assist with special projects

Essential Functions

• Develops safety systems, policies, and procedures
• Develops safety campaigns, communications, and recognitions
• Conducts inspections and reports statistics
• Counsel managers and employees
• Facilitate awareness and understanding of safety hazards
• Coordinate with local, state, and regional safety groups
• Identify and address unsafe behaviors
• Investigate accidents, injuries, fires, and other incidents
• Communicate safety concerns to operational personnel and project supervisors
• Provide safety training
• Advocate for corrective measures

Secondary Functions

• Provides depth to safety functions
• Supports company-wide initiatives

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Interpersonal Contacts

• Operational managers of the business unit(s)
• Company-wide initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA Maritime and General Industry regulations
• Ability to perform as a Shipyard Competent Person
• Ability to recognize safety deficiencies and take corrective actions
• Ability to identify trends in unsafe practices and recommend corrective measures
• Ability to investigate accidents and produce reports
• Ability to understand job scope and identify safety concerns
• Ability to use PC and software applications
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to schedule, direct, and organize work
• Ability to facilitate group decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution
• Ability to recognize potential and active high-risk situations

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Associate’s degree in a closely related field or equivalent combination of formal education and experience required
• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, safety management, or related field of study preferred
• Three (3) or more years of demonstrated proficiency in a safety inspector/representative role in a heavy manufacturing or marine industry required
• Completion of a National Fire Protection Association Shipyard Competent Person course (or equivalent fire suppression course work)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER Certification
• Shipyard Competent person
• OSHA 54, 52, 3115, 3095 Certificates
• Vessel or Shipyard experience under Title 29 CFR part 1915 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

Physical Demands

• Dynamic, fast-paced office setting
• Moderate to loud noise levels from production activity
• Exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dusts, and odors
• May be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekends
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions
• Noise, dusts, and odors