What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety, Environmental and Hazardous Material Technician II position at globalfirstflagship?
Here at Global- a 1st Flagship Company (www.globalfirstflagship.com), a woman-owned small business, we believe in Individual Accountability, Growth, Integrity, and Respect. We are a leader in Marine Support Services and Emergency Management. Serving as the Department of Navy's trusted Prime Contractor since 1964, we embark on a thrilling mission, managing, operating, and maintaining the U.S. Navy Inactive Ship fleet across diverse locations, including Norfolk, Philadelphia, Bremerton, California, and Hawaii. The journey begins here, and we invite you to set sail with us and make a real impact in our dynamic and innovative work environment!
Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled journey on military vessels such as destroyers, aircraft carriers, and an array of other awe-inspiring Navy vessels! Your golden opportunity for an exhilarating career is knocking - are you ready to answer the call?
Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled journey on military vessels such as destroyers, aircraft carriers, and an array of other awe-inspiring Navy vessels! Your golden opportunity for an exhilarating career is knocking - are you ready to answer the call? The journey begins here - with Global- a 1st Flagship Company, where we are currently looking for a Safety, Environmental and Hazardous Material Technician II to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Waste Management: Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal, including the operation of the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area.
- Atmospheric Testing: Conduct atmospheric testing for safe personnel entry and hot work in confined spaces.
- Inspections: Assist with annual vessel and facility Workplace Hazard Inspections and conduct daily waterfront inspections.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a working knowledge of safety, environmental, hazardous material, and hazardous waste regulations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and standards.
- Occasional travel and overtime when necessary.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues, offering safety advice and solutions.
- Safety Awareness: Maintain a continuous safety oversight posture, always ensuring a safe working environment.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid state driver's license and eligibility to operate company/government vehicles.
- Medically qualified and able to wear a negative pressure respirator.
- Capacity to acquire relevant skills and knowledge
- Ability to obtain a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance.
- Two (2) years of education/experience with hazardous materials or relevant military experience.
Preferred Qualifications (must be obtained within 180 days if not possessed upon hire):
- AHERA Building Inspector Certification
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- HW42 Certification
- OSHA 10-hr. Maritime Card
- Certified Asbestos Worker with current Washington State license
- Shipyard Competent Person (Gas-Free) Certification
- HWAA Operator (HW49) qualification
Security Clearance:
- Must be a US Citizen per Inactive Shipoff Instruction 5500.3B of May 13
Global- a 1st Flagship Company is an E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.