Safety, Environmental and Hazardous Material Technician I

Global 1st Flagship•Bremerton, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Global- a 1st Flagship Company, a woman-owned small business, is a leader in Marine Support Services and Emergency Management. They have been a trusted Prime Contractor for the Department of the Navy since 1964, managing, operating, and maintaining the U.S. Navy Inactive Ship fleet. This role involves working on military vessels such as destroyers and aircraft carriers in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Requirements

Shipyard Competent Person (gas-free) certification.
Certified Asbestos Worker with current Washington State license.
AHERA Building Inspector Certification.
40-hour HAZWOPER Certification.
HWAA Operator (HW49) qualified.
Must have a valid state driver's license and be eligible to operate company/government vehicles.
Must be medically qualified and able to wear a negative pressure respirator.
Must have the skills and knowledge required under 29 CFR 1915.7 Competent person criteria: ability to understand and carry out instructions from a Marine Chemist; knowledge of 29 CFR 1915 Subparts B, C, D & H; knowledge of the structure, location and designation of spaces where work is done; the ability to calibrate and use testing equipment; the ability to perform all tests and inspections; ability to inspect, test and evaluate spaces to determine the need for testing by Marine Chemist.
Technical proficiency and computer skills – Utilize Teams, Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel to complete administrative tasks efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Certified Asbestos Supervisor with current Washington State license.
Certified Lead Supervisor with current Washington State license.
Qualified forklift operator.
Trained in sampling and analysis of wastewater per OPNAVINST 5090.1(series).
Board of Certified Safety Professionals Occupational Safety & Health Technician (OHST) or Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST).
Associate's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field.
Two (2) years of education related to hazardous material field and two (2) years of relevant hazardous material experience or relevant experience in the military field

Responsibilities

Conducts annual vessel and facility for Workplace Safety/Hazard Inspections.
Conducts daily waterfront inspections for safety and environmental hazards.
Conducts hot work inspections; and safety inspections of oil, hazmat, ballast and rainwater pumping operations.
Conducts safety and environmental inspections of asbestos and preservation operations.
Conducts atmospheric testing for safe personnel entry and hot work in enclosed and confined spaces.
Identifies, collects and performs sampling and analysis of hazardous materials and waste such as oil, oily water, asbestos, PCBs, lead and mercury.
Conducts heat stress monitoring and noise surveys.
Responsible for the facility's hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal, including operating the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area.
Responsible for pre-designation of waste (via PSNS) prior to generation and disposal.
Responsible for requesting pre-authorization via PSNS for Global's hazardous materials and maintenance of the Contractor's Hazardous Material Inventory (CHMI).
Prepares various monthly reports, including hazardous waste and hazardous material usage, solid waste disposal, and marine coating usage.
Prepares reports of safety inspections and discrepancies.
Assist with preparation and at times conduct monthly and annual training for all departments.
Adhere to all Corporate CORE values, policies, and procedures in the execution of all responsibilities.
Must be able to work effectively with co-workers in a professional manner at all times.
Must maintain strong awareness posture at all times to conduct continuous safety oversight.
Must establish credibility with workforce to effectively offer safety advice and solutions whenever possible.