EHS/Safety Technician-Shipyard

EHS / SAFETY TECHNICIAN – SHIPYARD

Company: Avail Staffing
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract
Pay Rate: Based on experience

Position 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 experience in shipyard or industrial safety, understands maritime safety requirements, and can identify workplace hazards before they become problems.

This position plays an important role in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, shipyard safety procedures, and applicable environmental and health standards. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on vessels, in industrial facilities, and throughout active shipyard environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections aboard vessels, in shipyard facilities, and throughout designated work areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions, potential hazards, and at-risk behaviors; recommend corrective actions and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, shipyard safety policies, and applicable maritime safety requirements.
• Perform jobsite walkthroughs and verify that employees are following established safe work practices.
• Support hot work operations, including welding, burning, grinding, and cutting, by monitoring required safety precautions and fire prevention measures.
• Verify proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment.
• Assist with confined-space entry procedures, atmospheric testing coordination, ventilation requirements, and permit compliance as applicable to the role.
• Monitor fall protection, scaffolding, ladder safety, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and material-handling activities.
• Assist with incident, accident, and near-miss investigations; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
• Maintain safety inspection reports, incident logs, training records, corrective-action documentation, and other required safety paperwork.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee training on workplace hazards and safe work practices.
• Monitor hazardous materials handling, storage, labeling, and disposal in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, shipyard personnel, and subcontractors to resolve safety concerns.
• Stop or escalate unsafe work when necessary and communicate hazards promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Support emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, spill response, and other emergency activities as assigned.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through clear communication, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in EHS, occupational safety, industrial safety, or shipyard safety.
• Shipyard, maritime, manufacturing, construction, or heavy-industrial experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace hazard recognition.
• Familiarity with hot work, confined spaces, fall protection, electrical safety, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to conduct inspections, identify hazards, document findings, and communicate corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Basic computer skills for safety reports, inspection logs, and documentation.
• Reliable attendance, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Training
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• HAZWOPER certification, when applicable.
• Confined Space and Competent Person training, as applicable.
• Fall Protection, Scaffold Safety, or Firewatch training.
• Environmental compliance or hazardous materials training.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work aboard ships, in shipyards, and in industrial environments.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and access designated work areas.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around noise, dust, machinery, welding operations, and other industrial hazards.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays as project requirements dictate.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to support major shipyard and maritime projects.
• A safety-focused work environment.
• Opportunities for continued training and professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and project success.

Join Avail Staffing and help keep our shipyard workforce safe, compliant, and ready to get the job done right.