Environmental Safety and Health Specialist (ESH II, III)

Position Title: Environmental Safety and Health Specialist (ESH II, III) 

Work Location: Chesapeake, VA - In Office
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
REQ#26_06176A

Summary of duties – Provides environmental, health and safety compliance support for Prism Maritime Quality Assurance and Environmental Health and Safety Departments. Assist in developing and Implementing ESH strategy, policies and procedures to support corporate goals while satisfying the needs of our clients. Assists QA/ESH Team Management with all Federal, State, and multiple local site ESH regulatory reporting requirements.

Specific description of duties: 

• Works directly with QA/ ESH Department Team and Operations Department Personnel to address and enforce compliance with company safety policy, contract safety requirements, and Federal, State, and multiple local site ESH requirements.
• Utilizes knowledge of objectively review on board installations and other worksites to conduct routine and emergent on-site safety and environmental compliance inspections.
• Assists in meeting the training requirements for Office, Shop, and Shipboard support and production personnel on related and applicable Health/Safety and Environmental awareness, standards, practices, and requirements.
• Conducts internal audits/surveillance to ensure adherence to company procedures/policy in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, and training.
• Confers with QA/ESH, Operations, and other support Departments determine the best practices and approach to ESH compliance and corrective and preventative actions when required.
• Assists in the vetting, selection, and monitoring of Industry Partners and sub-contractors that will perform Environmental Management and disposal functions on Prime Contract task awards.
• Conducts noise and air monitoring and other related industrial hygiene tests in accordance with identified processes to develop and maintain exposure profiles.
• Reviews all data, ensuring that performance and quality of products conform to established company, International (ISO), and governmental regulatory standards and agency guidelines, and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provides direct support to Operations Department when required to Evaluate worksites to identify job hazards and establish appropriate controls that can encompass the full range of occupational safety and health hazards related to the work environment.
• Assists in providing and maintaining ESH records and support documentation to support a broad spectrum of individual and specific tasking requirements.
• Assists in managing company ESH Program through review and updates of manuals, policies, programs, and procedures.
• Assists in developing/modifying Level II, III & IV ESH program documents.
• Must be physically capable to access and transverse all areas of a ship on a daily basis.
• Be willing and capable to cross train and assist in Quality related aspects of the QA/ESH Department to fulfill and support company objectives. 
• Overtime is routinely required but not guaranteed
• Personal transportation required for local inspections. Travel outside the local area may be required, national and international
• Possession of an active State Driver’s License is required
• Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives and goals.

Education/Specialized Training:

Level II:

• High School Diploma and any of the following combination of education and experience:
• 2 years Environmental Safety and Health shipyard industry related experience and Bachelor’s Degree
• 4 years Environmental Safety and Health shipyard industry related experience and Associates Degree
• 6 years of direct Environmental Safety and Health Experience in Shipbuilding/Repair Industry;
• US Military experience related to Environmental Safety and Health can be substituted for education or shipyard industry related experience requirements and will be determined by the applicability and competency demonstrated by the applicants resume

Level III:

• High School Diploma and any of the following combination of education and experience:
• 4 years Environmental Safety and Health shipyard industry related experience and Bachelor’s Degree
• 6 years Environmental Safety and Health shipyard industry related experience and Associates Degree
• 8 years of direct Environmental Safety and Health Experience in Shipbuilding/Repair Industry;
• US Military experience related to Environmental Safety and Health can be substituted for education or shipyard industry related experience requirements and will be determined by the applicability and competency demonstrated by the applicants resume

Preferred or able to obtain the following certifications/licenses

• OSHA 5410 OSHA Standards for Maritime Industry
• OSHA 521 Industrial Hygiene
• OSHA 3115 Fall Protection
• OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification/RCRA
• First Aid and CPR
• Shipyard Competent Person

Security Clearance:

• Clearance up to Secret level required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Be able to access all US Military facilities, Homeland Security facilities and private shipyards

Physical/Environmental Job Requirements:

Physical requirements include the following:

• Lifting/moving up to and including 50 pounds
• Routinely climbing several flights of stairs
• Performing tasks in confined spaces

Our work is primarily onboard naval vessels that may include variables of physical activity, i.e. stooping, climbing, walking, etc. 

In performing these duties, you may be required to work outdoors.  You will experience temperature variations, extremely loud noises and other physical hazards.

Company Overview:
Prism Maritime is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with offices in San Diego and Ventura, CA. Established in 2006, Prism Maritime currently employs over 350 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System. 

Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. 

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email hropportunities@prismmaritime.com or call:  757-460-8800.

To Apply: Visit www.prismmaritime.com and click on Careers>Job Openings 

All applications are active for 90 calendar days. After 90 days you must re-apply to still be considered for this position.