ESH INSPECTOR I

JOB TITLE

ESH INSPECTOR I

LOCATION

NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

EXEMPTION TYPE

Non-Exempt

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY :

The ESH Inspector I is an entry-level to an intermediate-level position. As an ESH Inspector I, the employee carries out a range of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) assignments while learning the methods of work. Responsibilities include monitoring job sites to support compliance with ESH policies, procedures, and programs. The role operates within general parameter but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. This position may require overtime, in addition to, work on weekends and holidays. This position does not have regular hours or shift work and employee may be asked to start a shift several hours earlier than the oncoming shift.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Must be able to perform atmospheric testing and space inspections to determine if the area is safe for workers and / or hot work.
• Must be able to complete and monitor CP Logs; maintain records of inspection and testing.
• Must understand all hot work rules and regulations and cold work requirements.
• Must be able to read and comprehend the Marine Chemist Certification.
• Assist in preparing finding reports with recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in investigating accidents to ascertain the cause and use the findings to recommend future preventive safety measures and to aid in developing a better safety program.
• Actively promotes and enforces all company environmental, health and safety standards.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the Project Management Team and employees.
• Conducts daily ESH inspections, when needed, to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist in accident investigations, to identify and report root causes for incidents, and violations of employee safety, or compliance relative to safety and health.
• Provides guidance to personnel regarding rules, guidelines, and issues related to safety and health programs and practices.
• Practices safe working techniques and re-enforces the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
• Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate and oversee installation of safety equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum required education : High School diploma / GED, with two 2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment. Required certifications : OSHA Maritime 10-Hour or 30-hour training, Initial and annual 8-hour update for Shipyard Competent Person training. Additional training will be provided upon hiring. Shipboard experience is required.

Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, management, customers and subcontractors. Perform evaluation and testing in various environments including but not limited to noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions (confined spaces), ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk-thru, you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders, and bending or stooping thru tight spaces, in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. There may be the occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoors, very hot to very cold.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

This position works on the job site and in an office environment. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, smoke, and extreme temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with

hands and arms; climb stairs / vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet