Norfolk Safety Technician III

Walashek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks a Safety Manager to support the safety program and OSHA compliance across branches, reporting directly to the Corporate Safety Manager.

This role oversees daily safety at job sites and facilities, ensuring hazards are identified and corrected. Responsibilities include coordinating with project supervisors, reporting observations, attending Monthly Safety Committee and QA/Safety meetings, and managing access to ships, bases, and plants.

Qualifications

• OSHA maritime and safety certifications required.
• Minimum 4–6 years of shipyard safety experience.
• Must obtain a TWIC card.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform safety-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily project safety oversight and observations at job sites and facilities.
• Report daily safety observations to Corporate Safety Manager or Representative.
• Coordinate with project supervisors and report safety issues.
• Take immediate corrective actions and stop work for imminent threats.
• Provide projects or other safety support as needed.
• Attend Monthly Safety Committee.
• Attend Monthly QA/Safety.
• Must have current and valid US drivers.
• Must be qualified to obtain access to ships, bases, and other facilities.
• Must be able and willing to travel as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Independence

Team player

Multitasking

Education

OSHA Maritime Certifications (see list)

OSHA 30 Maritime

OSHA 521 Industrial Hygiene

OSHA 5410 Occupational Safety & Health Standard

OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

OSHA 3095 Electrical Safety

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Norfolk Safety Manageris responsible for supporting the safety program and the overall compliance of safety and compliance of OSHA requirements for their branch and as assigned. This position reports directly to the Corporate Safety Manger.

Essential Functions

1. Perform daily project safety oversight and observations at job sites and company facilities.
2. Report daily safety observation to the assigned Corporate Safety Manager and/or the Corporate Safety Representative as instructed.
3. Coordinate with project supervisors and report safety issues requiring corrective actions and/or enforcement of requirements.
4. Take immediate corrective actions and stop work for imminent threat of serious An imminent threat is a danger that is likely to occur immediately or within a very short period, posting a high risk of harm. A serious injury is a harm that is severe and potentially life-altering, causing significant physical or mental impairment.
5. Provide projects or other safety support as
6. Attend Monthly Safety Committee
7. Attend Monthly QA/Safety
8. Must have a current and valid US drivers
9. Must be qualified to obtain access to ships, bases, plants, and other marine or land facilities as
10. Must be able and willing to travel by transportation required by company including air as

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may have supervisory responsibility in the future.

Work Environment

This job operates on various job sites and in an office setting. The Norfolk Safety Managermust be proficient in using standard office equipment such as computers, laptops, desk phones, cell phones photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing some duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations, noisy, and hot and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The Norfolk Safety Managerwill be required to wear safety compliant hearing, eye, head protection and other PPE when required. Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structures.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The Norfolk Safety Manageris frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employeemust frequently lift and move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lift and move up to fifty pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or as required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Must be willing to work holidays as needed.

Required Education and Experience

1. OSHA 10 Hour Maritime (Required)
2. OSHA 3115- Fall Protection (Required)
3. OSHA 3095- Electrical Safety (Required)
4. OSHA 5410- Occupational Safety & Health Standard (Required)
5. OSHA 521- Industrial Hygiene (Required)
6. OSHA 30 Hour Maritime (Required)
7. Minimum of 4 to 6 years experience in Shipyard Safety
8. Knowledge of applicable NAVSEA Safety Standard Items
9. Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
10. High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Preferred)
11. Understanding of basic safety principles
12. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Required)
13. Able to work independently with minimal supervision
14. Ability to organize and manage multiple prioritiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
15. High performance and a strong team player
16. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
17. Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and the safety program

Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check and physical as required by the company.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.