EHS Safety Technician

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning; National City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime safety company in California is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician. The role involves conducting ship inspections, providing training, and managing hazardous waste compliance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of EH&S experience and relevant certifications. This full-time position requires working in potentially hazardous conditions and may involve travel. Women, veterans, and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous EH&S experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA Maritime Standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship inspections.
• Provide training to crew and staff.
• Coordinate hazardous waste removal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent time-management skills

Good verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER certification

10-hour OSHA Maritime Safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

EHS Safety Technician – South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning

Location: San Diego, California.

Job Summary: We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Technician committed to safety. The candidate will perform ship inspections, training, hazardous waste removal, sample collection, and related duties in a shipyard environment. The role requires working in confined spaces, long hours, weekends, and exposure to chemicals and noise.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical duties as assigned.
• Use proper PPE.
• Conduct ship inspections.
• Correct discrepancies.
• Provide training to crew and staff.
• Coordinate hazardous waste removal and maintain shipyard hazardous material compliance.
• Maintain records.
• Collect samples.
• Conduct industrial hygiene surveys.
• Investigate accidents.
• Provide safety data sheets.
• Perform specialized tasks requiring on‑the‑job training.
• Implement and follow the company's safety, quality, and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
• Excellent time‑management skills, capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Attentive to detail, alert for safety.
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co‑workers.
• Minimum 2 years of previous EH&S experience.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of OSHA Maritime Standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• OSHA 5410 Maritime Standards Certified.
• Electrical Safety Standards Certificate.
• Fall Protection Standards Certificate.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, B.A., Technical/Vocational trade degree, or apprenticeship.
• Certifications: HAZWOPER and 10‑hour OSHA Maritime Safety.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is conducted indoors and outdoors, with exposure to weather conditions. Indoor or aboard vessels with fumes, chemicals, heat, noise, and dust. Requires use of safety equipment. The job involves climbing inclined stairways, vertical ascents, standing and walking for prolonged periods, and potentially harsh environmental conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Pre‑employment medical test.
• Participation in E‑Verify.
• Availability for travel as needed.
• Qualified for DBIDS security clearance.
• Ability to read technical English.
• U.S. citizenship preferred; required for some locations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

How to Apply

• Provide a resume.

Applications not meeting the above requirements will not be considered.

Women, veterans, and their spouses are encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA M/F D/V.

Job Type: Full‑time.