Shipyard EHS & Safety Technician

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

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.