Corrosion Control Training and Safety Manager (Job ID : 4395)

Corrosion Control Training and Safety Manager Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Corrosion Control Training and Safety Manager that is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing technical and safety training programs within a dynamic production environment. This role ensures that workforce personnel are highly skilled in marine corrosion mitigation techniques, surface preparation, and coating applications, while maintaining strict compliance with maritime safety standards. Located in San Diego, CA. Job Description OSHA Outreach Instruction: Serve as the primary instructor for OSHA 10-Hour Maritime (General Industry or Shipyard Employment) courses, ensuring all qualified deck and shop personnel receive appropriate safety credentials. Corrosion Control Curriculum: Develop and facilitate training modules focused on marine corrosion prevention, blasting/painting techniques, non-destructive testing (NDT) basics, and coating inspection standards (e.g., AMPP/NACE/SSPC). Safety Compliance Training: Conduct regular training sessions on critical maritime safety topics, including Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Hazardous Material Handling (HAZCOM). Regulatory Alignment: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1915 - Shipyard Employment), EPA, and Coast Guard regulations to ensure all training content remains compliant. Training Records Management: Track, document, and manage employee training matrices, certifications, and renewals using the company’s Learning Management System (LMS). Audit Readiness: Ensure all training documentation is audit-ready for internal safety reviews and external regulatory inspections. Competency Evaluations: Conduct hands-on evaluations of painters and technicians at the shop or aboard vessels to verify skills and safe practices. Needs Analysis: Partner with Production Supervisors and Safety Managers to identify skill gaps and develop targeted remedial training programs. Safety Incident Monitoring: Review near-miss and incident reports related to blasting and coating operations to adjust training curriculums and prevent future occurrences. Qualifications Must have a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial environment, with a strong focus on corrosion control, industrial coatings, or safety management. Must have a proven track record of delivering technical training or safety instruction to adult learners in a construction or industrial setting. Must be an authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer eligible to teach the OSHA 10-Hour Maritime course. Must have AMPP (formerly NACE/SSPC) certifications (e.g., Coating Inspector Program, Protective Coating Specialist). Must have a deep understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1915 standards and maritime industrial hazards. Must have familiarity with modern surface preparation methods (hydro-blasting, abrasive blasting) and marine coating systems. Must have working knowledge of NAVSEA instructions, shipyard operations, WAF/Tag-out protocols, and general AIT contractor regulations. Must have an advanced proficiency in financial reporting, project forecasting, risk management, and integrated master scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project). Must have a background in ship repair mechanics, including QA workbook construction, surface preparation, and corrosion control methodologies. Must have exceptional ability to detect, mitigate, and resolve high-stakes technical, financial, or personnel conflicts across various project sites. Must have verbal and written communication skills suitable for brief-outs with high-ranking military officials, shipyard executives, and deck-plate personnel. Must have superior organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure industrial environment. Desired Qualifications Prior Navy E-7 to E-9 or O-4 to O5 preferred. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation preferred. Prefer experience using Microsoft Project to write proposals Previous experience in reading/developing drawings for the navy and MSC ships. Knowledge within corrosion control, paintings and top coating. Security Requirements Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Must have the ability to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations. Travel Requirements Up to 50% travel nationwide to include international travel as needed. If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: ) Physical Requirements Repetitive motion, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity (depth perception). Subject to outside environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat), subject to noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions (affect the respiratory system), frequently work in close quarters and/or function in narrow aisles or passageways (areas that could cause claustrophobia). Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). #J-18808-Ljbffr Valkyrie Enterprises