Senior EHS Safety Specialist

Austal USA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in San Diego is seeking an experienced EHS professional to support the Safety Department in enforcing safety policies and regulatory compliance across operations. You will participate in inspections, investigations, and risk assessments to prevent incidents and ensure a safe workplace aboard vessels.

Responsibilities include conducting safety surveys, recommending corrective actions, and providing first response medical support until the Austal medical team arrives.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of related EHS experience.
• Must possess OSHA safety training certifications (29 CFR 1915, 1910 or 1926).
• Must be able to complete OSHA and NFPA training to be recognized as marine competent for hot work inspections.
• Ability to calibrate, use, and interpret air monitoring equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HS&E Department in ensuring compliance with Austal Safety Policies and regs.
• Conduct site and equipment inspections and participate in accident investigations.
• Perform safety surveys to identify health, safety, and environmental conditions.
• Recommend corrective actions for temporary work stoppages or area closures.
• Provide first response medical assistance until Austal medical team arrives.
• Maintain and operate monthly inspection programs (fire extinguishers, air monitoring, vehicle checks, eye wash stations).
• Work with safety personnel, supervisors and managers and take direction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety inspections

Air monitoring

MS Office proficiency

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

OSHA safety training certification

Tools

Integrated air monitoring equipment

Real time air monitoring equipment

LOTO devices

Extinguishers

Job description

Austal USA in San Diego is seeking an experienced EHS professional to support the Safety Department in enforcing safety policies and regulatory compliance across operations. You will participate in inspections, investigations, and risk assessments to prevent incidents and ensure a safe workplace aboard vessels.

Responsibilities include conducting safety surveys, recommending corrective actions, and providing first response medical support until the Austal medical team arrives.