Safety Representative - SDCA

Duties / Responsibilities

• Works under close supervision
• Affirm compliance with Austal Safety Policies, Austal Fire and Flooding Plan, Corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety & health
• Assists employees with safety issues and risk/accident prevention concerns
• Performs site and equipment inspections, assists in the completion of accident investigations, and safety inspections
• Performs safety surveys to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions
• Recommends corrective actions for temporary work stoppages or closings of areas
• Provides first response medical assistance until the arrival of Austal medical team
• Calibrates, uses and interprets air monitoring equipment
• Conducts monthly inspection programs (fire extinguishers, air monitoring, vehicle checks and eye wash stations)
• Extinguishes live fires at the incipient stage
• Responds and mitigates small hazardous materials spills in an expeditious manner
• Works with other safety personnel, supervisor and managers and takes direction
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to Two (2) years of related EHS experience and/or combination of education and experience
• Prior military, police or professional fire service may be considered in lieu of education
• Demonstrated skills in the working standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields
• Must possess working industry knowledge and have basic OSHA safety training certifications in one of the following work groups, 29 CFR 1915, 1910 or 1926
• Must possess or have the desire and ability to complete an OSHA and NFPA training in order to be recognized as a marine competent person for hot work inspections
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group
• Must possess or have the desire and ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire to complete a medical first responder course
• Must possess the willingness and ability to work in close and confined spaces
• Must be willing and able to work any shift, inclusive of Holidays and work in “On Call” Situations
• Must have the ability to remain calm, unemotional and in control when faced with angry or confrontational employees
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated beginner level or higher PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Publisher and Adobe products
• Capable of obtaining Confined Space Competent Person Certification within 6 months of hire date
• Capable of Obtaining OSHA Maritime 30hrs Certification within 6 months of hire date

Preferred

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

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

Tools

• Integrated Air monitoring equipment
• Real time air monitoring equipment
• Lanyards harnesses
• LOTO Devices
• Extinguishers