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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.
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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Typically requires a High School diploma, or the equivalent, and one year of related safety experience. • 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. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • 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.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $43285 - $69256
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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.