Safety Representative (Tupelo)

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. 
• Perform job risk assessments. 
• 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 
• Incident investigation 
• Regulatory compliance 
• Environmental 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.