Safety Tech Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Who we are: 

Trident Maritime Systems is an ISO certified leader in the Navy, Marine, and Off-Shore markets providing innovative Electro-Mechanical, HVAC/R, Fire Suppression, and Electric Propulsion Systems. We are currently expanding our staff of professionals to support and accelerate business growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic company with an excellent reputation throughout the Marine Industry. We offer a robust compensation package with competitive salary, fantastic benefits, paid time off, opportunity for growth, and much more. 

Summary:

The Safety Technician will work to protect employee health and safety by making sure risks in the workplace are properly controlled. Assist in conducting and coordinating the facilities safety and environmental programs to ensure that the company provides a safe work environment in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure that the company and its subcontractors are compliant with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plan, implement, and execute programs to train employees and new hires in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct use and handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, tools, equipment, and other materials.
• Inspect the company's operations to detect existing or potential fire, accident, and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative actions where indicated, implements actions, and follow up to ensure actions taken are effective.
• Determine needs and ensures that information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials are in place to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Assist in the investigation of near misses, accidents and injuries and document the testimonies, conditions, and causes and determine the recommended actions to prevent recurrence. Implement actions and follow up to determine the effectiveness of actions taken.
• Ensure that accidents and injury reports are documented and submitted as required by OSHA, to the company and our insurance providers. Works closely with Production Department and Human Resources in the coordination of the return-to-work program.
• Plan, schedule, and ensure that material is available for all safety meetings and that meeting notes are recorded and filed. Represents the organization in local community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Observe crews at work and make on the spot protective equipment corrections, report violations in safety precautions. Investigate accidents to determine causes and identify or devise preventive measures.
• Conduct vessel, building, and grounds surveys on a periodic and regular basis to detect violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures. Ensure workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and/or appropriate types of gloves and clothing. Keeping up to date with new legislation and health and safety standards.
• Conduct Daily Safety Walk-Through Inspections with supervisors and/or Shipyard Safety Inspectors. Complete required documentation on results of inspections and investigations.

Qualifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or (GED)
• Shipyard/Shipbuilding Experience Preferred
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification Required
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Have the ability to type and 10-key with accuracy
• Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations.  Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. as required.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral Communication— the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly and is able to train others to do the same.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may be occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth. 

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.