EHS/Safety Technician-Shipyard

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

Shipyard project exposure

Professional development

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking a safety-focused Environmental,Health & Safety (EHS) / Safety Technician to support shipyard operations and ensure a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors, and other personnel. The ideal candidate has shipyard or industrial safety experience, understands maritime safety requirements, and can identify workplace hazards before they become problems.

This role involves OSHA compliance, shipyard safety procedures, and working on vessels and in industrial

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in EHS, occupational safety, or shipyard safety.
• Experience in shipyards or maritime environments preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections aboard vessels and shipyard facilities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and hazards; recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and maritime safety requirements.
• Perform jobsite walkthroughs ensuring safe work practices.
• Support hot work operations by monitoring safety precautions.
• Verify proper PPE use and fall protection equipment.
• Assist with confined-space procedures and permit compliance.
• Monitor fall protection, scaffolding, electrical safety, and LOTO.
• Assist investigations of incidents and near-misses; document findings.
• Maintain safety paperwork and training records.
• Conduct safety orientations and toolbox talks.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Safety inspections

Hazard recognition

OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

OSHA10 Maritime Training

First Aid/CPR certification

B.S./B.A. in Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting software

Gas detection equipment

Job description

EHS / SAFETY TECHNICIAN – SHIPYARD

Company: Avail Staffing
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract
Pay Rate: Based on experience

Position Summary

Avail Staffing is seeking a safety-focused Environmental,Health & Safety (EHS) / Safety Technician to support shipyardoperations and ensure a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors,and other personnel. The ideal candidate has experience in shipyard orindustrial safety, understands maritime safety requirements, and can identifyworkplace hazards before they become problems.

This position plays an important role in maintainingcompliance with OSHA regulations, shipyard safety procedures, and applicableenvironmental and health standards. The successful candidate will becomfortable working on vessels, in industrial facilities, and throughout activeshipyard environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conductdaily safety inspections aboard vessels, in shipyard facilities, andthroughout designated work areas.
• Identifyunsafe conditions, potential hazards, and at-risk behaviors; recommendcorrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Monitorcompliance with OSHA regulations, shipyard safety policies, and applicablemaritime safety requirements.
• Performjobsite walkthroughs and verify that employees are following establishedsafe work practices.
• Supporthot work operations, including welding, burning, grinding, and cutting, bymonitoring required safety precautions and fire prevention measures.
• Verifyproper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats,safety glasses, gloves, respirators, hearing protection, and fallprotection equipment.
• Assistwith confined-space entry procedures, atmospheric testing coordination,ventilation requirements, and permit compliance as applicable to the role.
• Monitorfall protection, scaffolding, ladder safety, electrical safety,lockout/tagout, and material-handling activities.
• Assistwith incident, accident, and near-miss investigations; document findingsand recommend preventive measures.
• Maintainsafety inspection reports, incident logs, training records,corrective-action documentation, and other required safety paperwork.
• Conductsafety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training on workplacehazards and safe work practices.
• Monitorhazardous materials handling, storage, labeling, and disposal inaccordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinatewith supervisors, project managers, shipyard personnel, and subcontractorsto resolve safety concerns.
• Stopor escape unsafe work when necessary and communicate hazards promptly tothe appropriate personnel.
• Supportemergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, spill response, and otheremergency activities as assigned.
• Promotea proactive safety culture through clear communication, employeeengagement, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previousexperience in EHS, occupational safety, industrial safety, or shipyardsafety.
• Shipyard,maritime, manufacturing, construction, or heavy-industrial experiencepreferred.
• Workingknowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace hazard recognition.
• Familiaritywith hot work, confined spaces, fall protection, electrical safety, andhazardous materials.
• Abilityto conduct inspections, identify hazards, document findings, andcommunicate corrective actions.
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Abilityto work independently and collaboratively with employees, supervisors, andmanagement.
• Basiccomputer skills for safety reports, inspection logs, and documentation.
• Reliableattendance, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to workplacesafety.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA10-Hour Maritime Training
• FirstAid / CPR certification.
• HAZWOPERcertification, when applicable.
• ConfinedSpace and Competent Person training, as applicable.
• FallProtection, Scaffold Safety, or Firewatch training.
• Environmentalcompliance or hazardous materials training.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Abilityto work aboard ships, in shipyards, and in industrial environments.
• Abilityto climb ladders and stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and accessdesignated work areas.
• Abilityto stand and walk for extended periods and work in varying weatherconditions.
• Abilityto wear required PPE and work around noise, dust, machinery, weldingoperations, and other industrial hazards.
• Flexibilityto work different shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays as projectrequirements dictate.

What We Offer

• Competitivepay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunitiesto support major shipyard and maritime projects.
• Asafety-focused work environment.
• Opportunitiesfor continued training and professional development.
• Thechance to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and project success.

Join Avail Staffing and help keep our shipyard workforcesafe, compliant, and ready to get the job done right.