Shipyard EHS & Safety Technician

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

Shipyard project exposure

Professional development

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking a safety-focused Environmental,Health & Safety (EHS) / Safety Technician to support shipyard operations and ensure a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors, and other personnel. The ideal candidate has shipyard or industrial safety experience, understands maritime safety requirements, and can identify workplace hazards before they become problems.

This role involves OSHA compliance, shipyard safety procedures, and working on vessels and in industrial

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in EHS, occupational safety, or shipyard safety.
• Experience in shipyards or maritime environments preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections aboard vessels and shipyard facilities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and hazards; recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and maritime safety requirements.
• Perform jobsite walkthroughs ensuring safe work practices.
• Support hot work operations by monitoring safety precautions.
• Verify proper PPE use and fall protection equipment.
• Assist with confined-space procedures and permit compliance.
• Monitor fall protection, scaffolding, electrical safety, and LOTO.
• Assist investigations of incidents and near-misses; document findings.
• Maintain safety paperwork and training records.
• Conduct safety orientations and toolbox talks.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Safety inspections

Hazard recognition

OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

OSHA10 Maritime Training

First Aid/CPR certification

B.S./B.A. in Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting software

Gas detection equipment

Job description

Avail Staffing is seeking a safety-focused Environmental,Health & Safety (EHS) / Safety Technician to support shipyard operations and ensure a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors, and other personnel. The ideal candidate has shipyard or industrial safety experience, understands maritime safety requirements, and can identify workplace hazards before they become problems.

This role involves OSHA compliance, shipyard safety procedures, and working on vessels and in industrial