EHS Technician

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician for first shift, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:45 PM.

The role supports safety, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene across the shipyard. Duties include daily safety walk inspections, EHS training, environmental sampling, and helping with OSHA, EPA, DEP, USCG, NAVSEA inspections.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental Science or Safety.
• 2 years EHS experience in ship repair/marine industry preferred.
• HAZWOPER 40, RCRA, OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR certifications required.
• Shipyard Competent Person and ASP or CSP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily shipyard safety walk inspections and investigate incidents.
• Deliver EHS training including Shipyard Competent Person and atmospheric testing.
• Support environmental programs: hazardous waste, spill prevention, stormwater, wastewater, and sampling.
• Assist OSHA/EPA/DEP/USCG/NAVSEA inspections and regulatory recordkeeping.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Independent work

Weather resilience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Policy compliance

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Science or Safety

HAZWOPER 40

OSHA 30

Shipyard Competent Person / ASP or CSP

Job description

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for an EHS Technician at our Jacksonville, FL location. This is a 1st-shift role, Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician is responsible for supporting occupational safety, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene activities throughout the Fincantieri Marine Repair shipyard. The position performs inspections, sampling, regulatory compliance activities, training, incident response, and customer support for both commercial and U.S. Navy ship repair operations. Personnel are expected to maintain competency in both safety and environmental disciplines.

Essential Functions

• Conduct daily shipyard safety walk inspections, including the deck plate, vessels, drydock, and shipyard; conduct Job Hazard Analyses, investigate incidents and near misses, and verify corrective actions
• Deliver EHS training to employees and subcontractors, including Shipyard Competent Person certifications and atmospheric testing, emergency response, fire prevention, and hazardous materials management
• Support environmental compliance programs through hazardous waste inspections, waste determinations, spill prevention (SPCC), stormwater, wastewater, and environmental sampling
• Support OSHA, EPA, DEP, USCG, NAVSEA inspections, and company EHS requirements through inspections, audits, and regulatory and environmental recordkeeping
• Other duties and overtime as assigned

Required Skills

• Must be knowledgeable about OSHA 1910/1915 and environmental regulations
• Ability to interpret OSHA, EPA, DEP, USCG, and NAVSEA requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in inclement weather (cold, hot, rain, snow, etc.)
• Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 years of ship repair, shipbuilding, maritime, or heavy industrial EHS experience preferred
• HAZWOPER 40, RCRA, OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR certifications required; Shipyard Competent Person and ASP or CSP certifications preferred

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. The employee may also be required to work in confined spaces and at varying heights. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.