Job Description
Job Description Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist / Maritime Safety Inspector Location: San Diego, CA (Shipyard & Naval Base Operations) Position Type: Full-Time / On-Site
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist / Maritime Safety Inspector to lead workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation across heavy industrial and maritime shipyard environments. Operating on-site across commercial shipyards and U.S. Naval installations, the ideal candidate will execute daily safety walks, monitor high-risk trade activities, deliver safety training, and ensure full adherence to OSHA, EPA, and NAVSEA requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Inspections & Oversight: Conduct daily safety walks, hazard analyses, and audits across active vessel work sites, shipyards, and warehouse facilities.
- High-Risk Operations Monitoring: Oversee critical safety operations, including gas-free confined spaces, fall protection, electrical safety, crane operations, and hazardous material handling.
- Compliance & Program Administration: Maintain adherence to OSHA (Maritime & Construction), EPA, NAVSEA Standard Items, and local environmental health regulations. Pass internal and external compliance audits.
- Training & Onboarding: Design and deliver toolbox talks, safety orientations, and specialized training programs (e.g., hazmat handling, emergency response, equipment safety) to tradesmen, contractors, and staff.
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near-misses; identify root causes and implement corrective actions to drive down incident rates.
- Environmental & Hazmat Management: Oversee hazardous waste management (RCRA/DOT), maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and support environmental sustainability and compliance reporting.
- Subcontractor Oversight: Audit contractor and vendor performance on-site to ensure compliance with facility safety standards and federal badging/base access requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 3+ years of progressive EHS experience in maritime, shipyard, heavy industrial, or defense contractor environments.
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, or related field preferred.
- Certifications (Preferred or Required):
- OSHA 10-Hour Maritime / OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA 5410 (Maritime Standards)
- Shipyard Competent Person (Gas-Free Testing)
- HAZWOPER (40-Hour / RCRA / DOT Hazardous Materials)
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- Qualified Rigger / Signal Person / Crane Safety Awareness
- Security & Access: Ability to clear background checks and obtain DBIDS / U.S. Naval Base access passes.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, OSHA 29 CFR 1915 (Shipyard Employment), and EPA hazardous waste regulations.
- Hands-on ability to operate autonomous field inspections (80%+ time spent in active operational environments).
- Excellent communication skills for delivering crew safety briefings and collaborating with site leadership, Navy personnel, and subcontractors.
Benefits: · Health insurance · 401k · Paid holidays · Paid sick leave *The benefits listed above are subject to eligibility requirements*
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-About LEAD Marine San Diego, CA 92113
-Lead Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment towards safety and to provide long term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.
LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Lead Marine SD \nCompany Description
“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”
Company Description
“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”