Safety Inspector

Overview

Description

Who We Are:

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated 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 dedicated employees across four states—from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk—personify the values of our company.

Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation—through living wage jobs supporting local economies and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit

Hourly Rate: $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 then reported to facility supervisors and managers along with recommendations for corrective measures. In some cases the individual may intervene and stop production or other facility activities when imminent dangers are identified. The position responds to emergencies in buildings, yards, and bays and/or on vessels involving fires, personal injuries, or security matters.

He/she ensures a safe and compliant work environment through review, oversight and enforcement of company as well as all other 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 Inspection 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 follows-up to ensure completion is accomplished.
• Prepares and submits detailed reports to department managers on necessary actions to be taken 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 in cases of fires or other disasters. 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 necessary for statistical reports and analyses to include 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 other related subjects.
• Serves on safety committees as requested.
• Administers first aid to accident victims.
• Assists security when needed.
• Coordinates and participates in all fire suppression training activities.
• Extinguishes or attempts to contain all 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 appropriate safe conditions are met.

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.

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The role coordinates efforts according to project manager demands, facility requirements,…