Vanator

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Norfolk, VA

Contract

$58,240-$60,320

About This Job

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Representative

Norfolk, VA

Long Term Perm

Local Candidates Only-Must be able to interview in person

Must be DBIBS Eligible

2nd Shift: 15:00 – 23:00

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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Education and experience are both taken into consideration

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Typically has a High School diploma or GED; with typical 4years of directly related experience or AS Degree in related EHS field.

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Must have some working knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) 1915 and 1910.

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A minimum of three years of experience performing the duties of a EHS Representative.

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A minimum of three years of full-time experience directly related to safety enforcement and related duties comparable to a EHS Representative in industrial or commercial plants and/or construction sites.

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Continuing education in approved Health and Safety related courses towards a Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.

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Must have, or be able to complete and pass, courses including; 1) OSHA 3095, 2) OSHA 5410, and 3) Shipyard Competent Person.

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Must be able to handle stressful situations that arise.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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Must be able to gain access to government facilities.

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Must have current driver’s license.

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Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English in both oral and written applications in order to successfully interact with management and employees.

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Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

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Regular, reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of this job.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conducts shipboard safety walk thru inspections for on and off-site vessels as required daily.

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Safety walks of the facility grounds to ensure compliance of environmental and safety hazards.

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Inspects and maintains fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and ear plug dispensing stations.

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Maintains MSDS/SDS sheets for contract availabilities in progress.

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Maintains lab analysis of paint and installation samples per assigned availabilities

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Conduct breathing air surveillances.

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Inspect scaffolding systems daily prior to commencement of work.

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Conduct Grade D breathing air test.

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Conduct Industrial lift Equipment spot checks for licenses and ODCL (Operator Daily Check List) completion.

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Helps create and edit new work instructions, procedures or training materials and participates in training events (leading and attending).

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Learn safety codes and standards, accident prevention principles, and their application to industrial operations; to learn techniques of making field inspections, conducting investigations, and identifying hazards; and other relevant skills.

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Conduct daily inspections of assigned areas ensuring that all operations (including those of Sub-Contractors) are in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and NASSCO Health and Safety policies and procedures; identify health and safety hazards or deficiencies and initiates corrective action through production supervision.

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Prepare written reports on inspections, accident investigations, statistical information on injuries and illnesses, employee complaints or concerns.

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Review current literature and trade publications in order to remain current regarding all OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards and regulations.

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Establish a close working relationship and communicate with department/ship manager on a regular basis.

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Able to identify/locate various compartments on board vessels.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Evening shift

Work Location: In person

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