General Dynamics Electric Boat
Safety Representative - 2nd Shift (Senior / Specialist / Specialist Senior / Sta
General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, us, 06349
Overview
Electric Boat is seeking a Safety Representative to report to the Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene. A Safety Representative's career path is as follows: Safety Representative, Safety Representative Senior, Safety Specialist, Safety Specialist Senior, and the highest, Safety Representative Staff Specialist. An employee's initial title and compensation will be determined based upon the selected candidate's experience and education. Employees assigned to work on second shift are entitled to a 7% shift differential to be added to base pay.
Metadata Requisition ID: 2025-15188
Location: US-CT-Groton
Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard
Trade: Environmental, Health & Safety
Shift: 2nd
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Number of Openings: 3
Responsibilities
Interfacing with all levels of management, production workers, and regulatory personnel
Conducting periodic surveillance of ships and facilities for safety deficiencies (including tracking and trending)
Review and assess various objective quality evidence (e.g., industrial hygiene sample data, training records, Material Safety Data Sheets for materials in use)
Observation of work to ensure hazards are addressed and proper procedure, tools, and PPE are being utilized
Providing oversight of contractor work both shipyard and non-shipyard, and identify and report deficiencies to the contracting organization
Participating in accident investigations, analyze safety and health data and develop recommended actions
Issuing written reports to management summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
Developing and revising safety and health training lesson plans
Providing safety and health training as necessary
Interfacing with off-shift safety and health personnel
Maintaining the EB Safety Manual and supporting the Contractors Health and Safety Manual to ensure compliance with OSHA and OHSAS 18001
Developing and issuing Hazard Communication and Safety Bulletins to provide timely and necessary information to the workforce
Conducting daily OSHA Recordkeeping in accordance with 29 CFR 1904
This position requires overtime as necessary, off-shift and weekend coverage, and travel on company business as necessary.
Additionally, the selected candidate will be an active member of the deck plate safety and industrial hygiene programs to address issues and concerns at an industrial defense plant and will work as a proactive safety professional by joining the Safety Team at Electric Boat.
Qualifications Required
High School diploma or GED
A Bachelor's, or above, degree in an Occupational Safety & Health field or 5 years or more of documented relative safety experience including hazard identification and mitigation in an industrial, heavy construction, manufacturing, or maritime environment
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Position is for 2 shift, but the candidate must be flexible to work all shifts
Position may require business travel to other Electric Boat sites
Must currently hold or apply for and maintain a secret clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred
BCSP Safety Certification (OHST, ASP, CSP)
Experience in a shipyard trade or construction environment
Experience conducting OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping IAW 29 CFR 1904
Skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn new skills and apply them
Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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Metadata Requisition ID: 2025-15188
Location: US-CT-Groton
Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard
Trade: Environmental, Health & Safety
Shift: 2nd
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Number of Openings: 3
Responsibilities
Interfacing with all levels of management, production workers, and regulatory personnel
Conducting periodic surveillance of ships and facilities for safety deficiencies (including tracking and trending)
Review and assess various objective quality evidence (e.g., industrial hygiene sample data, training records, Material Safety Data Sheets for materials in use)
Observation of work to ensure hazards are addressed and proper procedure, tools, and PPE are being utilized
Providing oversight of contractor work both shipyard and non-shipyard, and identify and report deficiencies to the contracting organization
Participating in accident investigations, analyze safety and health data and develop recommended actions
Issuing written reports to management summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
Developing and revising safety and health training lesson plans
Providing safety and health training as necessary
Interfacing with off-shift safety and health personnel
Maintaining the EB Safety Manual and supporting the Contractors Health and Safety Manual to ensure compliance with OSHA and OHSAS 18001
Developing and issuing Hazard Communication and Safety Bulletins to provide timely and necessary information to the workforce
Conducting daily OSHA Recordkeeping in accordance with 29 CFR 1904
This position requires overtime as necessary, off-shift and weekend coverage, and travel on company business as necessary.
Additionally, the selected candidate will be an active member of the deck plate safety and industrial hygiene programs to address issues and concerns at an industrial defense plant and will work as a proactive safety professional by joining the Safety Team at Electric Boat.
Qualifications Required
High School diploma or GED
A Bachelor's, or above, degree in an Occupational Safety & Health field or 5 years or more of documented relative safety experience including hazard identification and mitigation in an industrial, heavy construction, manufacturing, or maritime environment
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Position is for 2 shift, but the candidate must be flexible to work all shifts
Position may require business travel to other Electric Boat sites
Must currently hold or apply for and maintain a secret clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred
BCSP Safety Certification (OHST, ASP, CSP)
Experience in a shipyard trade or construction environment
Experience conducting OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping IAW 29 CFR 1904
Skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn new skills and apply them
Ability to solve problems in a constructive manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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