EHS/Safety Technician-Shipyard

Avail Staffing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety-focused workplace

Training and development

Major shipyard projects

Impact on safety culture

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) / Safety Technician to support shipyard operations and maintain a safe working environment for employees and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes OSHA compliance, maritime safety, hazard identification, and incident investigations across vessels and industrial sites. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in EHS/occupational safety or shipyards.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and shipyard safety requirements.
• Ability to inspect, document findings and communicate corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for safety reports and logs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections aboard vessels, shipyard facilities, and designated work areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions and hazards; recommend corrective actions and follow up.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and maritime safety requirements.
• Perform site walkthroughs and verify safe work practices.
• Support hot work operations by monitoring safety precautions and fire prevention.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Safety inspections

OCSHA/Regulatory awareness

Documentation

Independent work

Education

OSHA 10 Maritime Training

First Aid/CPR

HAZWOPER (Preferred)

Tools

MS Office

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.