Safety Inspector/Hot Work Coordinator

Vigor Marine Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MHI Ship Repair & Services is seeking a Safety Inspector/Hot Work Coordinator in Norfolk, VA. The role coordinates with government officials, contractors, subcontractors, and customers to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

The position includes reporting safety/environmental discrepancies and providing basic safety training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Navsea standards.
• Maritime industry experience and familiarity with maritime terminology.
• Ability to direct others and enforce regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government officials, contractors, subcontractors and customers to ensure safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Submit Safety or Environmental Discrepancy reports and identify corrective actions.
• Provide basic safety-related training to contractors and sub-contractors when appropriate.
• Maintain SCP certification and perform duties as Shipyard Competent Person when needed.

Skills

OSHA Regulations

Maritime terminology

Communication skills

Direct others

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Safety Inspector/Hot Work Coordinator

Safety Full Time Regular 9-FT Hrly NE-Prod Norfolk, VA, US

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

JOB SUMMARY:Coordinates with government officials, contractors, subcontractors, and customers and inspects industrial work sites to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations as well as Company policies and procedures. Completes Safety and Environmental Discrepancy reports and ensures correction of any discrepancies. Provides basic deck plate safety related training to contractors and sub-contractors when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates with government officials, contractors, subcontractors and customers to ensure that safety and environmental requirements are met. Inspects industrial work sites to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

2. Submits Safety or Environmental Discrepancy reports as required to appropriate parties. Identifies what materials and personnel are needed to correct safety or environmental deficiencies.

3. Makes recommendations to the Environmental and Safety Manager regarding the development and implementation of safety and environmental policies and procedures.

4. Continuously perform safety oversite on contractors and sub-contractor personnel when required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Will be expected to be trained as a Hot Work Coordinator and serve duty overseeing the Hot Work Authorization log, distributing and coordinating hot work permits, and interacting with the RA's and Fire Marshal on permitting matters. Surveillance of hot work locations around the ship will be required. Training (classroom and on the job) will be provided by MHI.
• Will be expected to maintain a current SCP certification and perform duties as a Shipyard Competent Person as designated by MHI when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

2. Must have good working knowledge of OSHA Regulations, and Navsea Standard Items.)

3. Must have worked within the maritime industry and be familiar with maritime terminology.

4. Must be able to direct others and enforce regulations even if it requires work stoppage.

5. Must be able to work independently.

6. Requires excellent communication skills. (Prior training experience preferred but not required.)

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

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