Safety Competent Person

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:u00a0(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.)- Reinforces a strong safety culture in all activities to promote an injury free workplace.- Performs Shipyard Competent Person duties, if required at the facility.- Plans, organizes, schedules and conducts inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment. Monitors site conditions, practices and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements. Assists in the solution development process, implementation of required actions and follows-up to ensure completion is accomplished.- Prepares and submits detailed reports to department managers on necessary actions to be taken or maintenance to be performed.- Acts as first responder and determines if and when to summon Emergency Medical Support, or local agency fire or police assistance.- Assists in the coordination of firefighting, evacuation and rescue operations in cases of fires or other disasters. Coordinates and assists with regular fire and disaster drills.- Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate and oversee installation of safety equipment.- Records data, writes reports, and compiles information necessary for statistical reports and analyses to include root cause analysis and solutions.- Orders materials and supplies as needed.- Demonstrates safe work practices and avoids unsafe behaviors- Perform additional functions to health and safety activities.- Coordinates safety activities, teaches worker safety and other related subjects.- Serves on safety committees as requested.- Administers first aid to accident victims.- Assists security when needed.- Coordinates and participates in all fire suppression training activities.- Extinguishes or attempts to contain all yard fires until outside assistance arrives.- Conducts ship and yard inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, WISHA and U.S. Navy regulations, if required by the facility.- Serves as backup for conducting new hire safety training orientation as well asu00a0respirator- fit testing and annual refit.u00a0- Conducts and record Annual Fire Watch Training- Performs air monitoring in work areas plus personnel monitoring as needed, ensuring employees have the proper PPE.- Maintains air monitoring records, exposure levels and assigned PPE requirements in an organized and accessible system.- Other duties as assignedu00a0JOB SCOPE: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.u00a0u00a0u00a0SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:u00a0None.u00a0INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:u00a0The role coordinates efforts according to project manager demands, facility requirements, and regulatory requirements. Routinely communicates with hourly supervision and project management regarding conditions in the buildings, yards, or on the vessels. Must be able to influence without direct authority.u00a0KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to change employee behaviors to achieve organizational safety goals.Ability to conduct inspections of buildings and grounds, interpret and explain safety codes and standards to staff, recognize fire and safety hazards, maintain and prepare records and reports, and recommend and monitor corrective actions.Ability to read blueprints, vessel and building specifications, floor plans and similar materials.Ability to analyze accident/in

Created: 2026-02-02