Safety Manager

Job Description Seeking an individual interested in helping create a safety culture where people go home better than they arrived. This position reports to the Director Environmental, Health & Safety and oversees a staff of 6 Safety professionals and 10 Safety Technicians. The position maintains internal contacts with all production departments, Legal and production support groups. Outside contacts are maintained with vendors, sub-contractors, State and Federal OSHA representatives, and various health and safety councils.

Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership:

Enforces compliance with health and safety rules, procedures and regulations. Supervises Safety department staff and manages Safety department resources and budget. Facilitates accident/incident investigations, safety inspections, and safety management system audits. Develops, implements, and reviews procedures, policies, facilities and production methods for compliance with State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health requirements.

Project Execution:

Analyzes injury and hazard data to develop strategies for continued reduction in risk exposure and accident and injury reduction. Administers BIW's Safety Management System to ensure compliance with the requirements of

ISO 45001.

Prepares health and safety performance reports and distributes as required. Performs hazard identification, assessment and control.

Training and Development:

Ensures required health and safety training for employees, subcontractors and other guests is administered.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

Interfaces with departments across the organization, with particular emphasis on working with the Operations team to improve safety. Interfaces with OSHA and other regulatory agencies on matters pertaining to employee/facility health and safety. Prepares and presents safety information to senior management, safety committees, production and production support groups.

Continuous Improvement:

Provides recommendations to management for the improvement of BIW's health and safety program. Required/Preferred Education/Training Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or a related field, OR relevant experience, plus seven years of progressively responsible experience in the development and implementation of accident prevention programs. Required/Preferred Experience Knowledge of shipbuilding methods, State and Federal Health and Safety regulations, and characteristics and effects of toxic substances. Demonstrated management, project coordination and leadership skills required. Strong written, oral communications and organizational skills required. 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 required. 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. Ability to successfully multi-task and to plan and coordinate time dependent activities required. Strong interpersonal, 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. Demonstrated training skills required. Ability and willingness to work in and promote a true team environment.