Job Description
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The BAE Systems site in Jacksonville, Florida is hiring for a Safety Tech II to support at its Maritime Solutions shipyard. This position is on 2nd Shift (2:30 PM to 11 PM).
In this position as a Safety Tech, you will be responsible to:
• Perform daily inspections of various work areas including sea going vessels, piers, docks and buildings.
• Document inspections and communicate safety and health findings with subcontractors and customers on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with safety / health regulations, company policies and procedures, consensus standards, and customer requirements.
• Identify and facilitate corrections of potential hazards, hazards and infractions, or ceasing operations until corrected.
• Support the following areas of concern: life and safety codes, safe work practices, personal protective equipment usage, walking & working surfaces, hot work, slips, trips, fall protections, fire prevention, housekeeping, confined and enclosed space entry, hazard communication standards and Global Harmonizing System, electrical safety, portable power usage, machine guarding, etc.
Note: This position is on 2nd Shift (2:30 PM to 11 PM).
Required Skills and Education
- Typically requires a High School diploma, or the equivalent, and one year of related safety experience.
- Able to support on 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM to 11 PM.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, management, customers, subcontractors and regulatory agencies.
- Able to support evaluations and testing in various environments including but not limited to noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions (confined spaces), and ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and ability to work with industry specific software. Able to populate and maintain department databases, archive, write reports, maintain files, etc.
- Capable of working in a variety of physically demanding environments and weather conditions including climbing, bending, crawling, working at heights, inside of enclosed and confined spaces, heat, rain, wind, etc.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to acquire and maintain a government access badge.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Prefer certifications in OSHA Maritime Safety Training (10 or 30 hour), OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards, OSHA 3115 Fall Protection, OSHA 5410 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry, and/or OSHA 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene.
- Maritime experience preferred, but not required.
- Shipyard Competent Person certificate.
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a High School Diploma and 1 year work experience or equivalent experience