Maritime Competent Person

Job Description
Included duties of the Competent Person II:

• Ensures that all industrial activities work occurring in confined and enclosed spaces are safe by performing atmospheric testing and physical hazard assessments
• Evaluates and tests various environments including but not limited to noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions (confined spaces), ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained

• Ensures that conditions annotated on the Marine Chemist certificate are maintained as required.
• Documents conditions on the daily Log of Inspection and Test(LOI)
• Posts and updates the Competent Persons Record of Tests and Inspections with the conditions for entry and/or hot work.
• Posts daily Competent Person (LOI) and Marine Chemist Certificate (if applicable) on the shipboard status board.
• Performs daily calibration checks of gas detection test equipment.
• Performs safety compliance inspections and documents findings.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a High School diploma or GED or the overall equivalent
• At least a month of related experience and/or training
• Must be certified as a NFPA Competent Person
• Computer skills to include the basics of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a government access badge
• Able to support overtime as required to include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work within a shipyard environment including crawl spaces, confined quarters, stairs, narrow passages, etc.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
NFPA Competent Person for Maritime Confined Space certification
Minimum 3 months of experience in working as a Maritime Competent Person
Microsoft Office Suite



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $43285 - $69256

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $43,285 - $69,256