Job Openings EHS Specialist

About the job EHS Specialist

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist provides on-site safety and environmental oversight in a shipyard and industrial operations environment. This role supports production by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, enforcing company safety policies, identifying hazards, and implementing corrective actions. The EHS Specialist works closely with production leadership, subcontractors, and employees to maintain a safe and compliant work environment across ship repair and shipbuilding operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily EHS inspections of assigned shipyard areas, vessels, and subcontractor operations

  • Identify environmental, health, and safety hazards and initiate corrective actions through production supervision

  • Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local OSHA regulations and environmental requirements

  • Perform accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and prepare detailed written reports

  • Maintain OSHA 300 logs and track injury and illness statistics; communicate trends to management

  • Prepare and maintain environmental reports required by Federal, State, and corporate entities

  • Conduct safety training including new hire orientation, recall orientation, subcontractor orientation, and specialized safety training

  • Develop and deliver EHS training materials, gangbox talks, and safety communications

  • Review EHS reports and training materials prepared by subordinate personnel, when applicable

  • Monitor work areas for unsafe or unhealthful conditions and take immediate action when serious hazards are identified

  • Encourage employee reporting of unsafe conditions and solicit improvement suggestions

  • Attend and lead EHS meetings with management, safety committees, and production teams

  • Maintain close coordination with production managers, ship managers, and area supervisors

  • Review current EHS regulations, trade publications, and industry guidance to remain current

  • Use computer software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations

  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of shipyard safety and compliance objectives

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED with 6–10 years of directly related EHS experience, OR

  • Bachelors degree with 4–7 years of EHS experience in an industrial or shipyard environment

  • Strong working knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations, including maritime standards

  • Experience conducting EHS inspections, investigations, and training in shipyard or heavy industrial operations

  • Knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements and basic medical terminology

  • Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements at Federal, State, and Local levels

  • Ability to independently manage EHS programs at off-site or remote locations

  • Experience working with hazardous materials and industrial equipment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to interact professionally with employees, subcontractors, customers, and vendors

  • Valid U.S. Passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Certifications and Training

  • OSHA 5410 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

  • OSHA 3095 Electrical Standards

  • OSHA 3115 Fall Protection

  • OSHA 521 OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene

  • Emergency First Aid / CPR

  • HAZWOPER

  • Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Shipyard Competent Person

  • Ongoing continuing education toward an EHS professional certificate

Work Environment / Physical Demands

  • Work is performed primarily in an active shipyard and aboard vessels under construction or repair

  • Requires frequent walking, climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, kneeling, and working in confined spaces

  • Ability to access vessels, scaffolding, ladders, and elevated work areas

  • Exposure to noise, dust, vapors, welding fumes, gases, and outdoor weather conditions

  • Must be able to work at heights and in restricted spaces

  • Up to 80% of time spent outdoors in all climates

  • Noise levels range from moderate to extremely loud

  • Travel up to 30%, including international travel, may be required

Venture Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.


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