Field EHS Specialist — Safety Training & Shipyard Support

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

401k with employer match

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking an EHS Specialist to act as a hands-on safety partner at our Chesapeake, VA or Houston, TX service centers. You will identify risks, reinforce safe practices, and strengthen a safety-first culture by working directly with technicians and leaders in active service environments.

The role reports to the EHS Director, involves onboarding and mentorship, safety training, audits, OSHA compliance, incident follow-up, and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience delivering training using multiple forms of visual presentation and documentation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety training best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to foster an approachable, professional safety mindset across locations.
• Conduct, facilitate, and document safety-related training for new hires and technicians.
• Manage the Safety Training program to ensure compliance training is current.
• Assist in organizing yearly safety stand-downs at all locations.
• Verify qualifications for assigned positions and maintain training records.
• Support Safety Champion program with bi-weekly meetings and check-ins.
• Perform site visits and safety audits at facilities and shipyards.
• Report work-related incidents to Workers' Compensation and track actions.
• Audit the safety program annually per OSHA requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in EHS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking an EHS Specialist to act as a hands-on safety partner at our Chesapeake, VA or Houston, TX service centers. You will identify risks, reinforce safe practices, and strengthen a safety-first culture by working directly with technicians and leaders in active service environments.

The role reports to the EHS Director, involves onboarding and mentorship, safety training, audits, OSHA compliance, incident follow-up, and continuous program improvement.