ES Marine Field Technician I Standby

Republic Services•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Marine Field Technician performs operational work for emergency-response hazardous and non-hazardous spill-cleanup projects, working safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The role also performs routine marine services, including pre-booming and Average Most Probable Discharge (AMPD) services, line-handling, preventative maintenance, basic equipment repair, training, and spill-response exercises. Work may involve labor-intensive tasks on land or at sea, including planned work and emergency responses in dirty, physically demanding conditions and harsh or variable weather. The technician deploys and operates marine-service and spill-response equipment, handles and transports equipment and boom, and maintains vessels, equipment, supplies, and work areas. The position requires basic seamanship and marine-safety knowledge and completion of relevant operational and regulatory paperwork.

Requirements

  • Hold a current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or be able 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 tools, 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, processes, and safe-work practices.
  • Assist project teams by performing labor-intensive work in physically demanding conditions and harsh or variable weather, on land or at sea, for planned work and emergency responses.
  • Deploy and operate light and heavy equipment 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 from and onto 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • Retirement plan with a company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
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