Senior EHS Safety Specialist - SDCA

Austal USA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in San Diego is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to support compliance with safety policies, regulations, and plans. You will conduct inspections, assist in investigations, and provide frontline medical response and hazard control.

The role requires hands-on experience with air monitoring, incident investigations, and the ability to work varied shifts, including on-call, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of related EHS experience.
• OSHA safety training certifications in one of 29 CFR 1915, 1910 or 1926.
• Desirable OSHA/NFPA training to be recognized as marine competent for hot work inspections.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels and in a diverse work group.
• Must complete a medical first responder course within six months from date of hire.
• Willingness to work in close and confined spaces.
• Ability to work any shift, including holidays and on-call situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Publisher and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HS&E Department in ensuring compliance with Austal Safety Policies, Austal Fire and Flooding Plan, Corporate, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding occupational safety & health.
• Works with employees at Austal USA on safety issues and when employees request assistance on a variety of safety and risk/accident prevention concerns.
• Performs site and equipment inspections, assists in the completion of accident investigations, and safety inspections.
• Perform safety surveys to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions.
• Responsible for performing comprehensive on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Recommends corrective actions for temporary work stoppages or closings of areas.
• Provides first response medical assistance until the arrival of Austal medical team.
• Must be able to calibrate, use and interpret air monitoring equipment.
• Must be able to conduct monthly inspection programs (fire extinguishers, air monitoring, vehicle checks and eye wash stations) and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Must be willing and able to extinguish live fires at the incipient stage.
• Must be able to respond and mitigate small hazardous materials spills in an expeditious manner.
• Must be able to work with other safety personnel, supervisor and managers and to take direction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety program implementation

Incident investigation

Emergency response

Microsoft Office

Tools

Air monitoring equipment

LOTO devices

Extinguishers

Job description

Austal USA in San Diego is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to support compliance with safety policies, regulations, and plans. You will conduct inspections, assist in investigations, and provide frontline medical response and hazard control.

The role requires hands-on experience with air monitoring, incident investigations, and the ability to work varied shifts, including on-call, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.