Safety Representative

Bollinger Shipyards; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA is seeking a Safety Representative to inspect machinery, equipment and conditions for compliance with safety regulations. You will help ensure proper use of PPE and conduct safety orientations.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, safety meetings, recordkeeping, and learning the facility safety program to support a safe shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Three months of experience in the safety field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of safety techniques and first aid.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices.
• Observes workers to ensure use of safety gear and rules compliance.
• Inspects areas for fire-prevention equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Becomes a Shipyard Competent Person (SCP).
• Assists with incident investigations to determine causes and prevention.
• Conducts safety orientations for new hires on rules and procedures.
• Assists with safety meetings and trainings; maintains records.
• Learns and becomes familiar with the facility safety program.

Skills

Safety practices

Recordkeeping

Written & verbal comms

Team collaboration

First aid basics

Job description

Job Title: Safety Representative

Location: Houma, LA

Position Overview

A Safety Representative inspects machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices.
• Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, i.e., hard hats, safety goggles, steel toe boots, etc. and make sure workers are in compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Inspects specified areas for fire-prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies.
• Becomes a Shipyard Competent Person (SCP).
• Assists with the investigations of incidents to determine a cause and suggest prevention methods.
• Conduct safety orientation to all new hires with respect to safety rules and procedures.
• Assists with safety meetings and trainings.
• Maintains training records.
• Will learn and become familiar with the facility safety program.

Qualifications

• Three (3) months of experience in the safety field preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Have a complete working knowledge of general safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• A basic knowledge of computers and recordkeeping.
• Good communication skills, including written and oral communication.
• Works well with others.
• Basic knowledge of safety techniques and first aid.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.