Safety and Environmental Health Supervisor - Full-time

Description

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest’s Premier Ship Repair Facility.  Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair “ESR” offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels.  Together with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, we are a formidable player in the maritime community of the Pacific Northwest.  ESR has built a reputation for high quality ship repair and conversion services since its founding.  With the recent addition of  Hercules, Puget Sound’s largest to its fleet, ESR has expanded its capacity to serve commercial and government vessels across the West Coast.  This expansion aligns with ESR’s long term strategy to invest in people, infrastructure, and capabilities that sustain the Pacific Northwest’s vital maritime industry.

We are seeking a Safety Supervisor for its swing shift operations who will serva as an integral part of the EHS Management System to see that it is implemented at the ESR site and execute site safety plans and work with the team to make EHS the way business is run in their shipyard. 

What You will Do

Environmental Health Services (“EHS”) Leadership

• Work with all levels of organizational management to meet safety compliance and implement safety improvements and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) for safety and environmental needs of the organization for employees and management. 

EHS Policy, Standard, Program, Plans

• Implement EHS Policy and companywide safety standards, programs throughout the organization and direction for the organization with plans and procedures for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement site-specific safety plans per the safety standards and programs.  At minimum make sure active ERP, PPE, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention plans are in place and practiced.

EHS Organization Structure Responsibilities (Emergency Response, SCP, Team)

• Lead the locations Emergency Response Team ensuring readiness to respond to all emergencies at site.  Conduct monthly ERT meetings with drills and response to ensure ERTs readiness to respond to all emergencies.  Engage local emergency personnel and coordinate response with team and authority.  Document all meetings, training, drills and file per EHS requirements.
• Lead the Site SCPs to ensure coverage for all vessels at site that they are meeting the requirements and all safety signs and notifications are clearly marked for SCP work and other hazards throughout the location. 

EHS Organization Structure (Training)

• Deliver and lead training at the site to ensure the employees receive the site safety orientation and safety training as required and work with local management and safety director to achieve team’s safety training.  Deliver training as needed or arrange internal or external as needed.

EHS Loss Reporting and Investigation

• Ensure reporting of all injuries and losses and events no matter how small or insignificant.  Follow up that all paperwork is completed, and event is investigated to find areas for improvement
• Encourage proactive and near hit reporting by the team to prevent losses before they happen.
• Ensure all loss, near hits, hazards and investigations is documented on EHS SharePoint and in tracker system.
• Provide administrative support to the safety team and help to coordinate safety-related activities and programs

EHS Regulatory Compliance

• Assist EHS Manager to keep the OSHA Log for compliance with regulations.
• Work with team to make sure of compliance with environmental regulations for stormwater, waste, and air permits.

EHS Audits and Inspections

• Perform at minimum daily inspection of vessels, drydocks, yard, and facility.  Document findings reporting good and areas for improvement and follow up to see that the findings are addressed timely or site is shut down until safety items are addressed. 
• Perform daily safety walks, identify and address any hazards, non-conformance, or area for improvement.

EHS Continuous Improvement

• Assign action items to the team as they are found and follow up that they are completed.
• EHS Performance Metrics, Evaluation and Management Review
• Review safety performance at organization identifying areas for improvement and working with management

Qualifications

• Demonstrated self-starter that is confident interacting with managers throughout the Shipyard.
• Working knowledge / proficiency of regulatory requirements promulgated by industry and regulatory agencies and institutions such as OSHA, WISHA, Washington State Department of L&I, ABS and USCG.

• 3 plus years- previous work experience in offshore, ship building and/or ship repair.
• Experience with vessel mooring, line handling, rigging, and marine systems.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• High School Degree and completion of an AA degree.
• General knowledge of fitting, welding, piping, electrical, paint and interior finish work.
• Knowledge of materials used in marine construction.
• Working knowledge of ship construction, repair, and conversion, including vessel types and systems.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and internal clients
• Skilled in conflict management and moving stakeholders to realistic consensus while protecting needs of and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to time sensitive projects.
• Ability to make timely and informed decisions in support of operations while maintaining a safe working environment and compliance with Company requirements.
• Ability to control and manage confidential information regarding incidents, illnesses, and medical information.
• Ability to work in office, on vessels, dry docks and piers in all types of weather conditions.
• Proficient in basic First Aid to include CPR/AED.

What Additional Things Would Distinguish You

• • Previous Safety related experience in shipyard employment.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related safety, maritime and / or Navy experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A degree of study in Occupational Safety & Health or closely related field of study is strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience of working in marine industry, experience of vessel management and maritime activities would be advantageous.
  • GSP / ASP / CSP Certification or other recognized safety certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or related technical field of study.
  • Bilingual language skills (oral & written) a plus.

Pay: 38.00 to 48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance with Health Savings Account option
• Dental insurance and Vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity:  Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

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.