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Purpose:
Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a Safety Inspector to oversee safety operations in Norfolk, VA.
Job Description:
- Conducts vessel, building and grounds inspections on a periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures.
- Documents results of inspections via daily EHS reports.
- Performs administrative and record-keeping functions in support of the safety organization for the company.
- Enforce safety rules and regulations as applied by the company’s safety manual and regulatory oversight.
- Observes crews at work and assists in resolving noncompliance.
- Ensuring workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as eye goggles, ear protectors or appropriate types of gloves and clothing at worksites.
- Inspects equipment, tools, and working conditions & facilitate removal of items not meeting safety requirements to ensure safety of workers.
- Investigates incidents to determine root causes and devises preventive measures through completing detailed paperwork.
- Keeping up to date with new legislation and health and safety standards
- Providing training and educational support to employers and new/trainee employees
- May instruct workers in the use of safety equipment and safe work methods.
- Understand and act upon instruction.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
- Maintain a professional disposition by setting a positive example for safe work practices/behaviors.
- Work independently to complete responsibilities.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have OSHA 521 (OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene).
- Must have OSHA 2225 (Respiratory Protection).
- Must have OSHA 3115 (Fall Protection).
- Must have OSHA 3095 (Electrical Standards).
- Must have demonstrable knowledge of Federal safety regulations and job safety analysis required.
- Must have experience with behavior-based safety processes.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years industrial operations experience.
- Must have HAZMAT, CPR, and first aid training.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.
- Must have effective interpersonal skills dealing with people at various levels and in a variety of functions.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Must have reliable transportation, maintain a current valid driver’s license with a record that allows the operation of company vehicles.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer a Shipyard Competent Person.
- Prefer maritime trade experience.
- Prefer knowledge of maritime rules and regulations: OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI, EPA and State and Local regulations.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
- General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 30% of the time.
- Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Hear, talk, and smell.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
- A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
- Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
