Safety/Health Engineer II/III

Job Description

Bath Iron Works is seeking a Safety Engineer to join our Safety & Health department. In this role you will be responsible for assisting with the administration and management of occupational health and safety programs within the Safety Engineering discipline in a very dynamic, fast paced shipyard industry.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

Identifying workplace hazards and feasible means of abatement

Participating in regular scheduled workplace inspections

Developing fall protection plans

Project Execution:

Assisting with establishing and maintaining safety and health programs and management systems

Training and Development:

Provide training as necessary to ensure total safety culture is attainable

Team Collaboration and Communication:

Assisting management and supervision with the recognition and abatement of hazards

Providing direction and technical support on compliance with OSHA standards and company procedures

Continuous Improvement:

Conduct root cause accident and incident investigations as well as developing subsequent corrective action(s)

Reviewing the effectiveness of compliance programs

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree in environmental, safety, and health science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Specific demonstrated experience in work place health and safety programs/oversight may be substituted for educational requirements.

Required/Preferred Experience

Safety/Health Engineer II - 2-4 years of experience in health and safety oversight/programs.

Safety/Health Engineer III - 5+ years of experience in health and safety oversight/programs.

Experience in a heavy industrial environment or shipyard preferred.

Specific experience in lifting and handling, rigging, fall protection, confined space entry, industrial hygiene and / or ergonomics preferred.

Technical writing skills and knowledge of OSHA and/or industry standards preferred.

Must be physically able to lift, crawl, climb, and work in confined spaces and at heights (required).

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with Access required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to successfully multi-task and to plan and coordinate time dependent activities required.

Good organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, team building, and decision-making abilities required.

Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities required.

Ability to establish effective relationships with personnel in all areas and levels of the company required.