Safety Representative in Allanton

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the Safety Manager in safety-related functions within the shipyards. Perform safety activities on Company property to evaluate, identify, and correct potential safety issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Comply with company, Federal, State, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.
• Inspect designated workplace areas.
• Assist in enforcing the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
• Assist in the issuance and monitoring of hot work permits, confined space entries, and lockout/tag-out permits.
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Conduct Safety Orientation.
• Administer post-accident/near-miss drug tests as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus one year of safety experience in a manufacturing or construction environment desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations desired.
• Shipyard Competent Person Certification is required.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR training desired.
• Advanced computer skills, including Word and Excel; basic level of Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Company policies/practices, governmental regulations.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from supervisors and employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and multitasking.
• Will maintain confidentiality.
• Background check and valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, walking, using hands, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs, working above ground at heights of minimum 50 feet, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme heat and cold, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, etc. Compliance with safety procedures mandatory.

EEO STATEMENT

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.