Safety Technician

Summary/Objective

The Safety Technician is responsible for supporting the safety program and the overall compliance of safety and compliance of OSHA requirements for their branch and as assigned. This position reports directly to the Charleston General Manager and Corporate Safety Manger as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Perform daily project safety oversight and observations at job sites and company facilities.
2. Report daily safety observation to the assigned Branch Manager and/or Corporate Safety Manager as instructed.
3. Coordinate with project supervisors and report safety issues requiring corrective actions and/or enforcement of requirements.
4. Take immediate corrective actions and stop work for imminent threat of serious An imminent threat is a danger that is likely to occur immediately or within a very short period, posting a high risk of harm. A serious injury is a harm that is severe and potentially life-altering, causing significant physical or mental impairment.
5. Provide projects or other safety support as
6. Attend Monthly Safety Committee
7. Attend Monthly QA/Safety
8. Must have a current and valid US driver's
9. Must be qualified to obtain access to ships, bases, plants, and other marine or land facilities as
10. Must be able and willing to travel by transportation required by company including air as

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may have supervisory responsibility in the future.

Work Environment

This job operates on various job sites and in an office setting. The Safety Technician must be proficient in using standard office equipment such as computers, laptops, desk phones, cell phones photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing some duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations, noisy, and hot and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The Safety Technician will be required to wear safety compliant hearing, eye, head protection and other PPE when required. Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structures.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The Safety Technician is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lift and move up to fifty pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or as required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Must be willing to work holidays as needed.

Required Education and Experience

1. OSHA 10 Hour Maritime (Required)
2. OSHA 3115- Fall Protection (Preferred) (Required Post-Employment)
3. OSHA 3095- Electrical Safety (Preferred) (Required Post-Employment)
4. OSHA 5410- Occupational Safety & Health Standard (Preferred) (Required Post-Employment)
5. OSHA 521- Industrial Hygiene (Preferred) (Required Post-Employment)
6. OSHA 30 Hour Maritime (Preferred) (Required Post-Employment)
7. Minimum of 4 to 6 years experience in Shipyard Safety
8. Knowledge of applicable NAVSEA Safety Standard Items
9. Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
10. High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Preferred)
11. Understanding of basic safety principles
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Required)
13. Able to work independently with minimal supervision
14. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
15. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
16. High performance and a strong team player
17. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
18. Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and the safety program

Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check and physical as required by the company.

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 with or without notice.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.