Safety, Environmental and Health Coordinator (Job ID: 1450)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety, Environmental and Health Coordinator (SEHC) will support the company’s compliance and continuous improvement initiatives in workplace safety, environmental, and occupational health management. This role coordinates programs, maintains compliance records, and assists with audits to ensure alignment with OSHA, CDC, EPA, ISO standards, and VPP best practices. The SEHC plays a critical role in promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting sustainable environmental stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, industrial hygiene or environmental science or comparable field of study; or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Minimum of 5 years industrial operations experience / Maritime trade experience preferred.
Knowledge of Maritime rules and regulations: OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI, EPA and State and Local regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of Company Safety and Environmental Policies Federal safety regulations and job safety analysis required.
Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license with a record that allows the operation of company vehicles.
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State, and Local, Environmental/Health/Safety Regulations (1915, 1910, EPA).
Safe operational procedures of tools and machinery associated with the work performed.
Techniques used to recognize Health/Safety Hazards and Environmental risks.
Working with and management of hazardous materials and waste.
Presentation techniques for Health/Safety Training.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a understandable manner.
Ability to work independently to complete responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NAVSEA/MSC/USCG Standard Items and GTR’s.
Experience with behavior-based safety processes.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update departmental documentation, procedures, and policies to comply with OSHA 1910/1915 and other regulatory standards.
Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
Provide administrative and technical support during OSHA, DEQ, NAVSEA, and customer audits.
Collects and submits environmental performance and emissions data.
Collaborates with shipyard and corporate management on department initiatives.
Generates statistical reports, newsletters, and other related information to management.
Coordinate workplace health initiatives consistent with OSHA guidelines, including illness prevention, hygiene programs, and pandemic response planning.
Support compliance with EPA regulations regarding hazardous waste, stormwater, and air emissions.
Assist with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 program support, including audits, document control, corrective actions, and system initiatives.
Performs general administrative, record-keeping, and reporting functions in support of departmental programs.
Provides support for safety events, drills, and recognition programs.
Keeping up to date with new legislation and health and safety standards.
Other duties as assigned.