Safety Supervisor - Mobile, AL

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Job Description
REPORTS TO:  Safety Manager, Fire Brigade Coordinator, Safety Coordinator

 

SUPERVISES:  Fire Safety Officers and Senior Fire Safety Officers as assigned  

 

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures compliance with Austal Safety Policies, Austal Fire and Flooding Plan, Corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety & health, including OSHA 1915, 1926 and 1910.



·       Monitors safety staff performance as well as performs site and equipment inspections, required accident investigations, fire safety inspections, makes suggestions for corrective action and writes formal disciplinary reports on employees who are not in compliance with safety requirements.

·       Coaches and mentors production and support employees on safety issues and when employees request assistance on a variety of safety and risk/accident prevention concerns.

·       Reviews, revises and completes quality incident reports and subsequent incident investigations and ensures compliance to government standards for submission to appropriate regulatory agency.

·       Performs safety surveys to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions and concerns.

·       Routinely performs on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

·       Holds designation of competent person for hot work inspections.  Conducts “hot-work” inspections and has authority to temporarily close unsafe work areas.

·       Provides input into the development of control systems for identifiable hazards.

·       Provides support to Austal medical team in event of medical emergencies (i.e. clear area, and advise medical staff of conditions via radio).

·       Monitors air quality.  Must be able to calibrate, use, interpret and train on the proper operations of real time air monitoring equipment.

·       Overseas the inspection of HS&E equipment and completes requisitions for repair or replacement of faulty equipment, including fire extinguishers, hose testing, SCBA and completes necessary paperwork.

·       Conducts safety training and makes presentations to small groups of employees.

·       Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functional production environment.

Responds to fire incidents and take action to control fires at the incipient stage.
Responds to and mitigates small hazardous materials spills in an expeditious manner.
Must be able to operate the building and ships on board fire suppression systems as instructed.
·       Plans and prioritizes workloads to achieve established Safety objectives

·       Comply with and support the Company’s “Equal Opportunity and Anti- Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice and harassment.

·       Provides  on-the-job training and instruction is provided for all subordinates

·       Performs other related duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position.

·       Conduct health, safety, and environmental workplace investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

·       1 to 3 years of Austal safety experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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

·       Basic PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Publisher).

·       Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields.

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

·       Must be able to “qualify for, obtain, and maintain a government security clearance eligibility”

·       Must be able to lead and direct subordinate employees in a fair and unbiased manner.

·       Demonstrated ability to recognize critical situations and immediately take appropriate action

·       Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.  Ability to work together to resolve issues with Production and Support personnel and Management.

·       OSHA 30 hour training for CFR 29 1915

·       Strong general knowledge of all company Health and Safety procedures required.

·       Must be able to complete OSHA/ NFPA training and maintain certification as OSHA competent person.

·       Must be able to work in close and confined spaces.

·       Must be work any shift, inclusive of Holidays and work in “On Call” situations.

·       OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Training required.

·       OSHA Outreach training as it relates to Shipyard Industry preferred.

·       EMT Basic, EMT 1 Certification preferred.

 

TOOLS: Integrated Air monitoring equipment, Real time air monitoring equipment, lanyards harnesses, LOTO Devices, Extinguishers, SCBA and fire turnout gear, Operating fire pumps.

 

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Sets daily schedule for crew with routine tasks. Has authority to provide work direction and establish performance standards for employees assigned.  Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provides input for performance that may affect employment actions.  Prioritizes jobs based on experience and information from Safety Coordinator and EH&S Manager.  

 

DISCRETION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to address performance issues for subordinate safety personnel assigned.  Authority to recommend corrective and disciplinary actions to trade supervisors and their subordinates on safety related issues.  Has authority to temporarily close unsafe work areas.

 

LIAISES WITH:  BIW, GDIS, Navy personnel, Sup Ship, Austal employees, Austal supervisors and foreman, Security, vendors, subcontractors, contractors and any other person or group that may be designated by the HSM of Austal.

 

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

·    Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold and wet and/or humid, etc.

·    Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for their own

actions and keeps commitments.

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
o   18 years of age or older at time of application

o   Able to provide proof of US Person Status

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

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

o   Willing to submit to a drug screen

o   Willing to submit to a background check

 

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.