After The Badge Jobs

After The Badge Jobs; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Job summary

General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works is seeking a Fire Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO) to lead fire safety procedures and audits across hull/area operations. You’ll enforce safety, conduct audits, and train mechanics on safe work practices while supporting production goals.

The role includes overseeing hot work, PPE, and safety programs, with BIW BOS reporting to FSCM. Requires BIW experience, supervisory skills, and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires BIW experience with shipyard operations (5+ years).
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word) and data management.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Strong interpersonal communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in Hot Work, PPE, Safety Absolutes and related procedures.
• Perform Hot Work Audits and manage audit records.
• Enforce procedures and ensure management accountability for compliance.
• Oversee fire extinguishers inspections and placement.
• Coordinate safety audits and educate mechanics on safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Auditing

Root-cause analysis

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FEMA ICs 100/200 certification

Fire watch training

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Job Description We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $68,000 – $86,100/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

Job Description We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $68,000 – $86,100/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services. The Fire Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO) is a leadership position responsible for ensuring adherence to fire safety procedures and protocols across assigned hull or area operations. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), this position reports to the Fire Safety Compliance Manager (FSCM) and serves as a key member of the assigned Hull/Area Management Team. The FSCO enforces safety compliance, conducts audits, and acts as a resource to train and educate mechanics on safe work practices while supporting production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge in Hot Work, PPE, 5 Safety Absolutes, and other Safety Procedures
• Perform Hot Work Audits, maintain Hot Work Control Board, and maintain audit database
• Report procedural non-compliances to CAs and Management for disciplinary action when appropriate
• Enforce all procedures and hold the management team accountable for compliance
• Provide oversight of fire extinguishers to ensure current inspections and proper placement
• Recommend procedure changes or process improvements to management

Compliance And Audit Management

• Serve as SAZ Audit Coordinator for Hull/Area
• Perform audits and upload weekly SAZ Audits into database
• Perform A3 Root Cause Evaluations as needed to resolve safety issues and negative trends
• Submit weekly activity reports including hot work and safety metrics to Hull/Area Management, Fire Safety Compliance Manager, and Directors
• Coordinate hot work with the Safety Lab (if assigned to hull in water)

Team Collaboration And Communication

• Attend morning meetings, Safe Site Walks and perform Audits and Projects as assigned
• Serve as member of Hull/Area Safety Action Team (SAT) with weekly meetings
• Participate in Bi-Weekly Area Safety Committee (ASC) meetings
• Attend trade musters to communicate hot work and safety issues
• Attend Muster 3 with Hull/Area management team
• Attend Weekly FSCO meetings
• Provide backup FSCO coverage for other Hulls/Areas as needed
• Maintain professional interpersonal communication with mechanics, peer group, management team, and customer

Operational Support

• Maintain a presence on the deck plate to train, educate, and assist mechanics to work safely
• Help remove roadblocks to achieve weekly production goals
• Perform additional assigned duties due to reduced volume of hot work, which may include serving as Front Line Supervisor, Rapid Coordinator, and/or Trial Card Coordinator (if assigned to hull in water)

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High School Graduate or GED
• FEMA ICs 100/200 Training/Certification preferred
• Fire watch and fire extinguisher training preferred

Required/Preferred Experience

• Experience with BIW or related industry – 5 Years required
• Prior Supervisory experience preferred
• Basic computer skills with MS Word and database management
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Strong interpersonal skills for professional communication with all levels
• Demonstrated ability to enforce procedures and maintain compliance
• Experience with audit procedures and root cause analysis preferred
• Knowledge of shipbuilding operations and fire safety protocols
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities