Also called: EHS Manager (Shipyard)
Keeps thousands of shipyard workers safe from falls, fires, confined spaces, and toxic fumes.
Safety directors walk the yard, investigate accidents, run training, and certify that tanks are gas-free before welders enter.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's in occupational safety; CSP certification; Marine Chemist certification for some roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Gas sensors and AI hazard spotting help, but walking the yard, investigating accidents and building safety culture stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Health, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3051.
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