BAE Systems, Inc.
Shipyard Competent Person

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BAE Systems is hiring for a Shipyard Competent Person to support at its San Diego Ship Repair site. In this role as a Shipyard Competent Person (SCP), you will determine whether a space is safe for workers and prescribe the appropriate protective measures to be implemented. You will identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are hazardous or dangerous to employees, and have the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. This position requires overtime, as well as work on weekends and holidays, and the shift typically starts several hours earlier than the oncoming production shift.



Included Duties


Inspect spaces and tanks in industrial and other settings to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.Visually inspect and test spaces and adjacent spaces, including confined/enclosed spaces, using gas detection meter for the presence of materials prior to worker entry. Spaces may contain, or have contained, combustible or flammable liquids, toxics, corrosives, or irritants. Determine whether concentration of flammable vapors and gases is present within the space and if space is safe for workers and/or hot work.Test the atmosphere for explosive vapors in spaces where metals are coated with soft and greasy preservatives before and immediately after welding, cutting, or heating operations and at frequent intervals thereafter.Determine the flammability of surface preservative coatings and prescribe the necessary safety precautions before welding, cutting, or heating of those surfaces may commence.Inspect and, if necessary, test structural voids such as skegs, bilge keels, fair waters, masts, booms, support stanchions, pipe stanchions, and railings for the presence of flammable liquids or vapors before beginning welding, cutting, heating, brazing, or other hot work.Coordinate Marine Chemist inspections for vessels undergoing repair. Determine if and when an evaluation by Certified Marine Chemist is required to perform further work.Ensure that conditions annotated on the Marine Chemist Certificate are maintained as required.Post and update the Competent Persons Record of Tests and Inspections with the conditions for entry and/or hot work prior to work commencing.Report physical hazards —such as access, electrical, slips, trips, and falls—identified during visual inspections.Review hot work requests, inspect hot work areas, and approve/deny hot work as requested.Perform daily bump and/or calibration checks of test equipment. Maintain test equipment and retain corresponding records and documentation.Maintain relevant documentation and adhere to recordkeeping requirements.Perform weekly audits of Hot Work documentation.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills 

Typically requires a High diploma/GED, with two (2) years of experience in a shipyard environment as a Shipyard Competent Person.Requires a current certification of 8-hour Shipyard Competent Person training, or have the ability to get certification within first 3 months upon hire. (Additional training will be provided upon hiring.)Shipboard experience is required, including familiarity with ship navigation and nomenclature.Must be able to obtain and maintain DBIDS.Able to perform evaluation and testing in various environments including but not limited to noise, illumination, atmospheric conditions (confined spaces), ensuring proper working environments are established and maintained.Capable of supporting work 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 be able to complete and monitor SCP Logs; maintain records of inspection and testing for assigned spaces.Versed in hot work rules and regulations and cold work requirements and remain up to date on any regulatory/policy changes.Must be able to read and comprehend the Marine Chemist Certification.Effective communication skills to interact and collaborate with employees, management, customers, and subcontractors.Must be able to adhere to and follow internal BAE Policies and Procedures and directions from superiors.Able to coordinate work with craft/production supervision and stay apprised of the scheduled work in the affected spaces.Flexibility to support the standard shift schedule and fluctuations of this position including overtime, weekends, and holidays.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills 

Proficient in OSHA 1915 and 1910. Ability to interpret federal and local regulations, codes and/or standards.OSHA Maritime 10 Hour and 24 Hour training.



ADA Notations


Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoors, very hot to very cold.

Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional and loud noises.Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard naval ships).Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects.Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $49600 - $79400

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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.



Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion


At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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