Safety Inspector

Overview

Who We Are Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 employees across four states contribute to defense readiness and national security.

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$28.28

This position conducts inspections of production activities, buildings, vessels, equipment, and facilities to identify potential personnel, fire, safety, and environmental hazards. Identified hazards and related analysis are reported to facility supervisors and managers with corrective recommendations. In some cases the individual may intervene and stop production or other activities when imminent dangers are identified. The role responds to emergencies in buildings, yards, and bays and/or on vessels involving fires, injuries, or security matters.

The position ensures a safe and compliant work environment through review, oversight and enforcement of company and applicable state and federal safety policies and regulations.

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Reinforces a strong safety culture in all activities to promote an injury-free workplace.
• Performs safety inspections and project safety support duties related to safety.
• May perform Shipyard Competent Person duties as assigned.
• Plans, organizes, schedules and conducts inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment.
• Monitors site conditions, practices and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Assists in the solution development process, implementation of required actions and follow-up to ensure completion is accomplished.
• Prepares and submits detailed reports to department managers on necessary actions or maintenance to be performed.
• Acts as first responder and determines if and when to summon Emergency Medical Support, or local agency fire or police assistance.
• Assists in the coordination of fire-fighting, evacuation and rescue operations; coordinates and assists with regular fire and disaster drills.
• Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate, and oversee installation of safety equipment.
• Records data, writes reports, and compiles information for statistical reports and analyses, including root cause analysis and solutions.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and avoids unsafe behaviors.
• Perform additional functions to health and safety activities.
• Coordinates safety activities, teaches worker safety and related subjects.
• Serves on safety committees as requested.
• Administers first aid to accident victims.
• Assists security when needed.
• Coordinates and participates in fire suppression training activities.
• Extinguishes or contains yard fires until outside assistance arrives.
• Conducts ship and yard inspections to validate compliance with federal, state and contractual safety requirements.
• Performs industrial hygiene monitoring in work areas to validate safe conditions.

The role operates within general parameters, but must use sound judgment and independent decision making. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols.

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The role coordinates efforts according to project manager demands, facility requirements, and regulatory requirements. Routinely communicates with hourly supervision and project management regarding conditions on the vessel. Must be able to influence without direct authority.

• Ability to change employee behaviors to achieve organizational safety goals.
• Ability to conduct inspections of buildings and grounds, interpret and explain safety codes and standards to staff, recognize fire and safety hazards, maintain and prepare records and reports, and recommend and monitor corrective actions.
• Ability to read blueprints, vessel and building specifications, floor plans and similar materials.
• Ability to analyze…