ES Marine Field Technician I Standby

Republic Services•Portland, OR

17h

About The Position

The Marine Field Technician performs operational work for emergency hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup projects, following safety policies and applicable regulations. The role also carries out day-to-day marine services, including pre-booming, Average Most Probable Discharge (AMPD) services, line-handling, preventative maintenance, basic equipment repair, training, and spill-response exercises. Work may support planned projects or emergency responses, on land or at sea. It can involve physically demanding labor in dirty conditions, harsh environments, and varying weather. The technician deploys and operates marine and spill-response equipment, handles equipment and boom, maintains vessels and work areas, and completes required documentation. The position description notes that its responsibilities are not exhaustive and may change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain it after hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of gasoline and diesel marine engines, outboard motors, vessels, hydraulic power units, related marine equipment, and oil-skimming systems.
Ability to diagnose commonly occurring malfunctions.
Skill using hand and shop tools and instruments.
Knowledge of welding practices and procedures.
Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, making safety the number one goal.
Assist project teams with labor-intensive tasks in potentially dirty, physically demanding work and harsh environments under varying weather conditions.
Support planned work and emergency responses involving land- or marine-related duties.
Deploy and operate light and heavy equipment used for marine services, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and site cleanup, including workboats, skimmers, pumps, blowers, marine/mobile cranes, and vacuum transfer systems.
Load and unload equipment, boom, and anchors to and from vessels, vans, flatbeds, and trailers.
Attach and deploy boom of various sizes and set up and remove anchor systems.
Apply basic seamanship and marine safety principles.
Complete paperwork required by procedures and regulations, including vessel and vehicle logbooks, placards and labeling, and Department of Transportation inspections.
Perform inventory, maintenance, and cleanup of boats, equipment, and work areas to ensure supplies are available and compliant.
Perform other related duties as assigned.