SUMMARY

Assist the Health Safety & Environment Director in the implementation of the shipyard’s environmental, safety and health program in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 problems that may be found.
• Prepares, provides and conducts training and instruction in various safety related topics to employees and supervisors.
• Organizes meetings, etc. designed to address safety issues.
• Develop weekly safety topics / briefs for distribution.
• Conduct 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 on an as needed basis. Training will be provided.
• Must 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, you 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.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Thorough, practical knowledge of safety and health in industrial operations.
• Ability to work well with others, especially in resolving problem situations.
• Ability to express themselves well both orally and in writing.
• Must be a motivated self-starter, with the ability to work independently and to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills (MS Office or similar).
• Must be comfortable with one’s ability for public speaking.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
  

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. Although the position is not directly involved in production, the successful candidate must still possess the physical abilities necessary to work in the industrial environment. Consequently, a range of motion sufficient to perform lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, working at heights, working in confined spaces, extended walking or standing, medically cleared to wear a respirator / SCBA, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent in passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules. Work schedules can rotate between day shift, second shift, and weekends. May be expected to work holidays, dependent upon the schedules of the production departments.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A 2 or 4 year college degree in a Safety or Environmental related field required.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in heavy construction or closely related industry preferred.
• Experience as an emergency responder a plus, but not required.
• Previous job experience may be considered in lieu of the college degree

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)