What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Laboratory Technician position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
Overview:
This work can be physically demanding requiring the individual to carry sampling equipment throughout the shipyard and aboard submarines in all weather conditions. The individual must be capable of entering confined and enclosed spaces, able to climb ladders and stairs and able to work at heights.
Candidate will be employed in a safety function which involves atmospheric checks of tanks and confined spaces along with setting up appropriate safety instructions along with issuing shipboard fire permits. Candidate will be required to use testing instrumentation to determine safe conditions along with appropriate safety requirements such as ventilation, fire safety, respiratory protection and similar requirements.
This position is currently for second and third shift openings.
Qualifications:
Atmosphere Services is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support submarine construction programs and to assist in compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. This individual will be trained as an OSHA Shipyard Competent Person, which entails classroom training along with on the job training for the atmospheric testing on submarines and throughout the facility. The individual will also be trained to take environmental readings to support quality assurance aspects of submarine construction. This role falls under the Environmental, Health and Safety organization and is intended to assist the health and safety of shipyard employees during daily work.
This work can be physically demanding requiring the individual to carry sampling equipment throughout the shipyard and aboard submarines in all weather conditions. The individual must be capable of entering confined and enclosed spaces, able to climb ladders and stairs and able to work at heights.
Candidate will be employed in a safety function which involves atmospheric checks of tanks and confined spaces along with setting up appropriate safety instructions along with issuing shipboard fire permits. Candidate will be required to use testing instrumentation to determine safe conditions along with appropriate safety requirements such as ventilation, fire safety, respiratory protection and similar requirements.
This position is currently for second and third shift openings.
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years experience in shipyard work or environmental health and safety
Preferred:
- Bachelors Degree in science, engineering, safety or related disciplines.
- Familiarity with shipyard safety along with knowledge of OSHA requirements relating to atmospheric safety of tanks and confined spaces.
- Knowledge of fire safety and hazardous material management
Basic computer skills are required.
Physical Qualifications: Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes: Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet