EHS/Safety Technician-Shipyard

Avail Staffing Company•Norfolk, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Avail Staffing is seeking a safety-focused Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) / Safety Technician to support shipyard operations and help maintain a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors, and other personnel. The role supports compliance with OSHA regulations, shipyard safety procedures, and applicable environmental and health standards. The technician works aboard vessels, in industrial facilities, and throughout active shipyard environments. The position involves identifying workplace hazards, monitoring safe work practices, supporting safety training and emergency activities, and documenting inspections and incidents. The job may require different shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays according to project requirements.

Requirements

Previous experience in EHS, occupational safety, industrial safety, or shipyard safety.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace hazard recognition.
Familiarity with hot work, confined spaces, fall protection, electrical safety, and hazardous materials.
Ability to conduct inspections, identify hazards, document findings, and communicate corrective actions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and management.
Basic computer skills for safety reports, inspection logs, and documentation.
Reliable attendance, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to work aboard ships, in shipyards, and in industrial environments.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and access designated work areas.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear required PPE and work around noise, dust, machinery, welding operations, and other industrial hazards.
Flexibility to work different shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays as project requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

Shipyard, maritime, manufacturing, construction, or heavy-industrial experience.
OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Training.
First Aid / CPR certification.
HAZWOPER certification, when applicable.
Confined Space and Competent Person training, as applicable.
Fall Protection, Scaffold Safety, or Firewatch training.
Environmental compliance or hazardous materials training.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily safety inspections aboard vessels, in shipyard facilities, and throughout designated work areas.
Identify unsafe conditions, potential hazards, and at-risk behaviors; recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution.
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, shipyard safety policies, and applicable maritime safety requirements.
Perform jobsite walkthroughs and verify that employees follow established safe work practices.
Support hot work operations, including welding, burning, grinding, and cutting, by monitoring safety precautions and fire prevention measures.
Verify proper use of personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment.
Assist with confined-space entry procedures, atmospheric testing coordination, ventilation requirements, and permit compliance as applicable.
Monitor fall protection, scaffolding, ladder safety, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and material-handling activities.
Assist with incident, accident, and near-miss investigations; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
Maintain safety inspection reports, incident logs, training records, corrective-action documentation, and other required safety paperwork.
Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training on workplace hazards and safe work practices.
Monitor hazardous materials handling, storage, labeling, and disposal in accordance with applicable requirements.
Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, shipyard personnel, and subcontractors to resolve safety concerns.
Stop or escalate unsafe work when necessary and communicate hazards promptly to the appropriate personnel.
Support emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, spill response, and other emergency activities as assigned.
Promote a proactive safety culture through clear communication, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.