EHS Technician

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning

Kent (WA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A shipyard subcontractor in Kent, WA is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Technician to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and oversee ship repair safety operations. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of EHS experience in maritime or industrial environments, and must be familiar with local regulations. This is a full-time position that requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with relevant certifications in safety and environmental management.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of EHS experience in Ship Repair, Maritime, or Industrial environments.
Experience working at WA Naval facilities preferred.
Ability to work in confined spaces and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Provide on site safety and environmental oversight for shipyard operations.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
Coordinate hazardous material and waste management.

Skills

EHS experience in Ship Repair

Knowledge of OSHA Maritime Standards

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Washington L&I regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER certification

10-hour OSHA Maritime Safety certification

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Description

SOUTH BAY SANDBLASTING & TANK CLEANING, INC. located in Kent, WA, is a shipyard subcontractor supporting US Navy Ship Repair and Maintenance operations in WA State. We are seeking to hire an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Technician to support active ship repair projects throughout the region.

Job Summary

We're seeking an EH&S Technician with a strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance in a maritime ship repair environment.

The ideal candidate will support shipyard operations in Washington State by ensuring full compliance with OSHA Maritime (29 CFR 1915), Washington State L&I, Navy environmental requirements and shipyard specific procedures. This role provides hands on safety oversight, environmental compliance support, hazardous material coordination and required regulatory documentation management for ship repair activities aboard US Navy Vessels.

Must be local to Washington State, we are not looking to relocate candidates at this time.

Responsibilities

Provide on site safety and environmental oversight for shipyard operations in support of US Navy Ship Repair projects.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA Maritime (29 CFR 1915), Washington State L&I, Navy and shipyard requirements. Identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and track issues to resolution.
Support confined space entry, hot work, fall protection, hazard communication, and general industry safety compliance. Conduct incident investigations and corrective action reporting.
Coordinate hazardous material and hazardous waste management, including proper labeling, storage, documentation, and disposal in accordance with regulatory and shipyard regulations.
Support environmental compliance activities including spill prevention, pollution control measures, environmental inspections and audit readiness.
Assist with product approval and material control processes, including review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical documentation and verification of materials for shipboard use.
Provide industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring support as required, including assistance with sampling, ventilation verification, and respirator program documentation.
Maintain accurate and organized safety and environmental documentation, including JHAs, permits, inspection reports, training records, waste tracking logs, and compliance records.
Perform additional duties as assigned in a fast-paced ship repair environment.

Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of EHS experience in Ship Repair, Maritime, or Industrial environments
Experience working at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Station Everett, or other WA Naval facilities preferred
Strong knowledge of OSHA Maritime Standards (29 CFR 1915)
Familiarity with Washington L&I regulations
Experience supporting environmental compliance documentation
Ability to work in confined spaces and industrial environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED, B.A., Technical/Vocational trade school, or apprenticeship
Must be certified HAZWOPER and 10-hour OSHA Maritime Safety
Additional certifications preferred:
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Protection

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work is conducted indoors and outdoors frequently exposed to prevailing weather conditions. Work indoor or aboard vessel which may have fumes, chemicals, and heat as well as noise and dust present depending upon the location of work. Safety equipment required.

The individual must be able to frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical. Work aboard the vessels can be strenuous and sometimes hazardous. Dynamic, fast-paced outdoor setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other requirements

All positions require a pre-employment medical test. This employer participates in E-Verify. Must be able to qualify for DBIDS security clearance. Ability to read technical English is a must. U.S. Citizenship is preferred (for some work locations it is required). Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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