Safety Representative SDCA San Diego, CA

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. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to manipulate handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

Must have the ability to bend squat stoop crawl and kneel.

Perform prolonged standing.

Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.

Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.

Must have the ability to climb in an unrestrained safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs scaffolding ladders and ramps).

Ability to work at heights above 12 while working from ladders scaffolding and/or man lifts.

Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist eye overhead).

Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.

Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.

Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat safety glasses steel-toes shoes goggles respirator safety harness safety line flotation gear etc.) safely per OSHA standards.

Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.

Ability to enter 18 x 36 openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.

Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

Able to utilize adequate visual skills.

Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead reaching out reaching to the side and reaching down.

Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size shape temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions bright flashing lights moving mechanical parts high precarious places outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL toxic or caustic chemicals and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company federal state and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

COMPENSATION

Pay range depends on relevant experience: $27.70 - $38.10 per hour

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Required:

One (1) to Two (2) years of related EHS experience and/or combination of education and experience.

Prior military police or professional fire service may be considered in lieu of education.

Demonstrated skills in the working standards concepts practices and procedures within the health safety and environmental fields.

Must possess working industry knowledge and have basic OSHA safety training certifications in one of the following work groups 29 CFRor 1926.

Must possess or have the desire and ability to complete an OSHA and NFPA training in order to be recognized as a marine competent person for hot work inspections.

Strong communication skills both verbal and written training/ presentations/ report writing.

Must possess the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group.

Must possess or have the desire and ability to obtain with-in six (6) months from date of hire to complete a medical first responder course

Must possess the willingness and ability to work in close and confined spaces.

Must be willing and able to work any shift inclusive of Holidays and work in On Call Situations.

Must have the ability to remain calm unemotional and in control when faced with angry or confrontational employees.

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Demonstrated beginner level or higher PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) Publisher and Adobe products.

Capable of obtaining Confined Space Competent Person Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Capable of Obtaining OSHA Maritime 30hrs Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred:

OSHA Outreach training as it relates to Shipyard Industry Considered a Plus but not necessary to apply for job.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

TOOLS:

Integrated Air monitoring equipment Real time air monitoring equipment lanyards harnesses LOTO Devices Extinguishers.

DIRECTION EXERCISED: N/A.

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

Authority to recommend corrective and disciplinary actions for trade supervisors and their subordinates.

LIAISES WITH:

GDIS Navy personnel Sup Ship Austal employees Austal supervisors and foreman subcontractors contractors and any other person or group that may be designated by the HSM of Austal.