Standby Marine Technician II

Republic Services•Portland, OR

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Marine Emergency Response Technician performs operational functions relating to emergency response hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up projects in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations. Performs all day-to-day marine service work such as pre-booming and Average Most Probable Discharge (AMPD) services, line-handling, preventative maintenance, and basic equipment repair, training, and spill response exercises. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in Work with a safe manner. Assist team on projects as needed by performing labor intensive tasks while in a potentially dirty and physically demanding capacity and in harsh environments under in varying weather conditions. These duties may be land or marine related to both planned work and emergency responses. Deploys and operates light and heavy equipment relating to marine services, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and site cleanup projects including, but not limited to, workboats, skimmers, pumps, blowers, marine/mobile cranes, vacuum transfer systems, etc. Load and unload equipment, boom, and anchors from and into vessels, vans, flatbeds, trailers. Attach and deploy boom of various size and set and remove anchor systems. Understanding of basic seamanship and marine safety principles. Understand and complete paperwork to comply with procedures and regulation, such as vessel/vehicle logbooks, placards and labeling, Department of Transportation inspections, etc. Performs inventory, maintenance and cleanup of boat, equipment, and work areas to ensure supplies are available and compliant. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain it after hire.
2 or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in Work with a safe manner.
Assist team on projects as needed by performing labor intensive tasks while in a potentially dirty and physically demanding capacity and in harsh environments under in varying weather conditions.
These duties may be land or marine related to both planned work and emergency responses.
Deploys and operates light and heavy equipment relating to marine services, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and site cleanup projects including, but not limited to, workboats, skimmers, pumps, blowers, marine/mobile cranes, vacuum transfer systems, etc.
Load and unload equipment, boom, and anchors from and into vessels, vans, flatbeds, trailers.
Attach and deploy boom of various size and set and remove anchor systems.
Understanding of basic seamanship and marine safety principles.
Understand and complete paperwork to comply with procedures and regulation, such as vessel/vehicle logbooks, placards and labeling, Department of Transportation inspections, etc.
Performs inventory, maintenance and cleanup of boat, equipment, and work areas to ensure supplies are available and compliant.
Performs other related duties as assigned.