Safety Representative

Omega Shipyard; Moss Point (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Shipyard in Mississippi seeks an experienced Shipyard Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to oversee safety and environmental compliance programs across shipbuilding and repair operations. This role collaborates with management, supervisors, and crews around cranes, welding, painting, and confined spaces to promote a safe workplace.

You will lead inspections, train staff, manage regulatory records, and coordinate emergency planning in a dynamic maritime setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's equivalents not listed; requires an Associate degree in safety/environmental fields (preferred).
• 2–5 years of EHS experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of shipyard facilities, vessels, dry docks, and work sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA Maritime Standards, OSHA General Industry Standards, EPA regulations, and maritime safety rules.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety orientation and ongoing employee training.
• Monitor confined space, hot work, fall protection, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, inspections, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and spill response activities.
• Monitor hazardous waste handling, storage, disposal, and recycling programs.
• Assist with environmental permitting and reporting requirements.
• Support contractor safety management and safety compliance.
• Promote participation in safety committees and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety auditing

Inspections

Hazard recognition

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response planning

Training and presentation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene (preferred)

Associate degree with relevant experience may be considered

Job description

Shipyard Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator Job Description

Job Title

Shipyard Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Job Summary

The Shipyard Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator oversees workplace safety and environmental compliance programs within the shipyard. This role works closely with management, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, reduce workplace risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety. The coordinator also assists with environmental protection initiatives related to shipbuilding, ship repair, painting, welding, hazardous materials, and waste management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of shipyard facilities, vessels, dry docks, and work sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Coast Guard, and applicable maritime safety regulations.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety orientation and ongoing employee training.
• Monitor confined space entry, hot work, fall protection, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, inspections, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and spill response activities.
• Monitor hazardous waste handling, storage, disposal, and recycling programs.
• Assist with environmental permitting and reporting requirements.
• Support contractor safety management and compliance.
• Promote employee participation in safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend corrective actions to eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred).
• Associate degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of EHS experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA Maritime Standards (29 CFR 1915), OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910), EPA regulations, and hazardous materials management.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Maritime
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Required Skills

• Safety auditing and inspections
• Hazard recognition and risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Emergency response planning
• Training and presentation skills
• Report writing and documentation
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Team collaboration

Typical Work Environment

• The position is based in a shipyard or maritime industrial facility and involves a combination of office work and extensive field inspections. The coordinator routinely works around heavy equipment, cranes, welding operations, painting activities, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and waterfront operations.