Hazmat Technician-Shipyard

Avail Staffing Company•Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Avail Staffing is seeking a dedicated HAZMAT Technician to support ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects in a fast-paced shipyard environment. The role involves handling hazardous materials, conducting environmental cleanup, and maintaining compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations while supporting naval and commercial vessel projects. The technician performs hazardous waste collection and management, hazardous-material containment and cleanup, spill response, work-area monitoring, and related documentation. The position also involves operating and maintaining decontamination equipment, supporting confined-space work when required, and following company safety policies and shipyard procedures.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of HAZMAT, environmental, industrial cleaning, or shipyard experience is preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NAVSEA regulations.
Ability to safely identify and handle hazardous materials.
Experience with spill response and hazardous-waste management.
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to work in confined spaces, tanks, bilges, and elevated areas.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working aboard U.S. Navy or commercial vessels.
OSHA 10 certification.
HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
Confined Space Entry certification.
Respiratory Protection Training.
Fall Protection certification.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Shipyard Fire Watch certification.

Responsibilities

Identify, handle, package, transport, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NAVSEA regulations.
Collect, segregate, label, store, and document hazardous waste.
Conduct asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous-material containment and cleanup activities.
Respond to hazardous-material spills and emergencies using appropriate containment and cleanup procedures.
Set up containment areas, ventilation systems, and decontamination stations.
Monitor work areas for environmental compliance and hazardous conditions.
Operate vacuums, pumps, pressure washers, and specialized decontamination equipment.
Inspect and maintain hazardous-waste storage areas and equipment.
Assist with confined-space entry support and atmospheric monitoring when required.
Complete daily reports, waste manifests, and regulatory documentation accurately.
Properly use, inspect, and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow company safety policies and shipyard procedures.