Esh Inspector I

JOB SUMMARY:

The ESH Inspector I is an entry-level to an intermediate-level position. As an ESH Inspector I the employee carries out a range of Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) assignments while learning the methods of work. Responsibilities include monitoring job sites to support compliance with ESH policies procedures and programs. The role operates within general parameter but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. This position may require overtime in addition to work on weekends and holidays. This position does not have regular hours or shift work and employee may be asked to start a shift several hours earlier than the oncoming shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be able to perform atmospheric testing and space inspections to determine if the area is safe for workers and/or hot work.
2. Must be able to complete and monitor CP Logs; maintain records of inspection and testing.
3. Must understand all hot work rules and regulations and cold work requirements.
4. Must be able to read and comprehend the Marine Chemist Certification.
5. Assist in preparing finding reports with recommendations for corrective action.
6. Assist in investigating accidents to ascertain the cause and use the findings to recommend future preventive safety measures and to aid in developing a better safety program.
7. Actively promotes and enforces all company environmental health and safety standards.
8. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the Project Management Team and employees.
9. Conducts daily ESH inspections when needed to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies company environmental health and safety policies procedures and practices.
10. Assist in accident investigations to identify and report root causes for incidents and violations of employee safety or compliance relative to safety and health.
11. Provides guidance to personnel regarding rules guidelines and issues related to safety and health programs and practices.
12. Practices safe working techniques and re-enforces the safety policies guidelines and procedures as set out by the Company.
13. Operate maintain certify inspect calibrate and oversee installation of safety equipment.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum required education: High School diploma/GED with two 2 years of experience in a shipyard environment. Required certifications: OSHA Maritime 10-Hour or 30-hour training Initial and annual 8-hour update for Shipyard Competent Person training. Additional training will be provided upon hiring. Shipboard experience is required.

1. Prefer 2 years of experience in ship repair industry preferably in a safety position.
2. Strong verbal written analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
3. Ability to train employees on company safety policy and procedure.
4. Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
5. Must be able to gain access to military installations.
6. Must have reliable transportation.
7. Knowledge of safety regulations and hazards; with ability to execute them.
8. Knowledge of shipboard navigation and nomenclature.
9. Ability to perform work with limited or no supervision.
10. Must be able to climb ladder wells enter tanks/voids and other confined spaces and take direction from superiors.
11. Must be Firewatch qualified.
12. Must be able to traverse multiple classes of U.S. Navy warships to include ladder wells tight compartments tanks voids bilges and heights exceeding 4.

Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees management customers and subcontractors. Perform evaluation and testing in various environments including but not limited to noise illumination atmospheric conditions (confined spaces) ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk-thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces in overhead structures confined spaces or beneath machinery. There may be the occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoors very hot to very cold.

1. Requires walking reaching sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional and loud noises.
2. Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
3. Able to lift carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
4. Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp manipulate assemble small objects.
5. Able to quickly move your hand your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp manipulate or assemble objects.
6. Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
7. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat safety glasses/goggles ear plugs/muffs masks/respirators safety vests gloves and steel-toe boots.
8. Ability to walk sit and stand for long periods of time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the job site and in an office environment. There is exposure to hostile environments loud noises hazardous chemicals smoke and extreme temperatures. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with

hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

1. Work is conducted in a dynamic fast-paced fabrication/shipyard setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the facility.
2. 20% office environment 80% of time spent in production areas in facility.
3. While in production areas the person will be exposed to all weather conditions noise fumes dusts and odors.