ESH TECHNICIAN II

Company: Lyon Shipyard & Fabrication LLC
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary Serves as an Environmental and Safety resource for facility and subcontractor personnel working in a variety of industrial fields associated with ship repair. The areas include: on board sea going vessels and ships; industrial shops; dry docks; etc., ensuring compliance with established Federal OSHA, State OSHA, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Maritime regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts daily survey and inspection of a variety of working environments and sites ensuring compliance with promulgated safety and health regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Facilitates correction of hazards and infractions found or ceasing operations until properly corrected. Ensures compliance with Certified Marine Chemists direction pertaining to the National Fire Protection Association code of regulations concerning confined spaces, documentation, maintaining required equipment and annual recertification. Responsible for continuous interaction with customers, company employees, subcontractors, vendors and visitors to the facility. Ensures ESH processes are in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Investigates injuries and accidents searching for clues, studying variables, questioning witnesses, and retracing sequences to uncover the sources of reported injuries and illnesses. Works with managers, supervisors and employees to ensure that corrective and preventative measures are taken in a timely manner. Conducts operations in accordance with PCE’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Safety Manual, Environmental Manual, and all related flow-down documentation to provide a safe work environment for all personnel. Ensures compliance with the applicable requirements of both state and federal OSHA and applicable standards. Collects, researches, and maintains Safety Data Sheets and associated library. Responsible for researching safety and health issues for concerns and gang box training topics. Responsible for the execution of weekly Gang box trainings, ensuring employees are educated on hazards associated with their job duties. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of computer use and programs using Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Word and Excel. Maintains several required databases. Ensures new/ existing equipment requiring city permits/certifications are maintained while ensuring the parameters of the permit are being continuously advocated. Other duties as assigned, requested or needed. Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: Associate Degree in Environmental related curriculum or equivalent (proven) experience preferred. Minimum 1-year ship repair / shipyard related experience preferred. Management may determine an applicant qualified and/or may qualify for the position if the applicant has the necessary knowledge and/or certifications to meet the requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess exceptional Knowledge of OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910, 1915 and NAVSEA Standard Items. Experience with procedures for proper investigation and reporting of environmental incidents and recommending corrective action. Must possess knowledge of ship repair specifications commensurate with ship-wide/multi-ship repair initiatives. Interactive skills and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management. Must be able to effectively communicate with ship’s personnel, contractors and subcontractors, vendors, customers and employees. Must possess computer skills and ability to apply statistical and other analytic techniques. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong computer skills and ability to apply statistical and other analytic techniques. Shipyard Competent Person (SYCP) Certified. Maritime knowledge required. 40-Hour Hazwoper certified. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Certified. Physical and Environmental Demands Office position in a production environment may be exposed to noise levels, dust and/or grime. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required. Office environment with computers, printers, typing and normal conversation. May be required lifting, pulling and carrying up to 50lbs. This document is intended to describe the general content and identify essential functions and requirements to perform this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Lyon Shipyard and Fabrication comply with all laws pertaining to accommodation of disabled individuals and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Lyon Shipyard and Fabrication reserves the right to modify or change this description and/or assign tasks deemed appropriate. Internal Applications must be submitted to the Personnel Department no later than February 13, 2026, to receive consideration. The Company reserves the right to seek external candidates concurrent with this job posting. All applicants (internal and external) will receive consideration so long as they meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates not selected, will be informed by Personnel as soon as possible following the hiring decision.

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