ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the HSE Department with formal and informal inspections of all work sites to monitor compliance with safety standards and to identify and record potential hazards.
• Works with supervisors and employees to develop effective solutions for any problems that may be found.
• Assists production teams with ensuring proper lighting and ventilation is properly set up where needed.
• Conducts daily housekeeping inspections of the shops, the dock and vessels under construction to ensure construction areas are maintained in a safe manner.
• Performs the duties of a Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) on an as needed basis. Training will be provided.
• Tests confined spaces prior to ensure a safe working environment for production workers.
• Issues Hot Work Permits.
• Must be willing to serve as a member of the Shipyard Emergency Response Team (ERT). Part of this role is to respond to medical emergencies, chemical spills and other emergencies as part of a coordinated team and provides guidance and expertise in these situations. Training will be provided by the shipyard.
• As a member of the ERT, you must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, which include the ability to wear a respirator, SCBA and enter small cramped spaces if necessary. Must remain clean shaven to wear a respirator and /or SCBA.
• May be assigned to assist with the company’s Hazardous Waste Management program. As such, the HSE Technician will be required to successfully complete annual training to maintain certification in RCRA / DOT Hazardous Waste Management. Duties will include; inspection of hazardous material/hazardous waste storage facilities, coordination of hazardous waste shipments, maintenance of records, participation in program inspections, etc. 
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Thorough, practical knowledge of safety and health in industrial and/or construction operations a plus.
• Ability to work well with others, especially in resolving problem situations.
• Ability to express themselves well both orally and in writing.
• Must be a motivated self-starter, with the ability to work independently and to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervision responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, stairways, climbing ladders and smoke. The work environment includes indoors and outdoors and exposure to inclement weather conditions including cold, rain and hot weather.

*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

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. Although the position is not directly involved in production, the successful candidate must still possess the physical abilities necessary to work in the industrial environment. Consequently, a range of motion sufficient to perform lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, working at heights, working in confined spaces, extended walking or standing, medically cleared to wear a respirator / SCBA, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules. Work schedules can rotate between 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift and weekends. May be expected to work holidays dependent upon the schedules of the production departments.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in heavy construction or closely related industry preferred.
• Experience as an emergency services responder a plus, but not required.

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 or without notice.

Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.