Are you a passionate leader with a deep commitment to fostering inclusion, a sense of belonging, our Maui community and protecting the natural resources of our island home? We welcome you to apply and join our team to contribute to a greater cause!

Pacific Whale Foundation is seeking a Safety Technician to support Pacific Whale Foundationʻs safety programs and initiatives. As the Safety Technician you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring PacWhale’s safety program to mitigate overall risk to the organization by completing task-based work. Shoreside work will include collecting and sorting digital records, editing internal documents, maintaining safety inventory and distributing equipment. Dockside and at sea work will include audits, gathering of samples and measurements, making deliveries and reports. This position works closely with all department managers, and the safety group, to 1) proactively identify risks and implement prevention measures, and 2) thoroughly investigate all accidents and occupational injuries and illnesses to identify and address the root cause. This position reports to the Organizational Maintenance and Safety Manager.

Our ideal candidate has a high school education or GED and can communicate clearly and effectively regarding safety needs. You will also have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, be detail oriented and be comfortable on boats. USCG Safety compliance knowledge, vessel mooring, and harbor system and OSHA 30 Cert will set you apart.

The salary range is $18.50 - $25.96/hr. ($38,500 – $54,000/yr.). This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position based at our headquarters in Ma’alaea Harbor.

The position’s schedule is Friday to Tuesday and some travel required to other islands to dry dock facilities as needed.

We offer a generous benefits package and perks such Trip passes, front loaded PTO and much more.

At Pacific Whale Foundation we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, and the work you do helps support the mission of Pacific Whale Foundation, a 501(c)(3), protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship by working to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship.

Come be part of something bigger!

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship in not available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.