EHS Technician

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTH BAY SANDBLASTING & TANK CLEANING, INC. in Washington state is seeking an experienced E H&S Technician to support ship repair projects. The role emphasizes safety oversight, environmental compliance, and documentation for Navy vessel work.

The ideal candidate will ensure OSHA Maritime and state regulations are met, coordinate hazardous materials handling, and maintain records such as JHAs and permits. Local Washington State applicants only; pre-employment medical and security clearances may

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

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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER certification

10-hour OSHA Maritime Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 EntryFall 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.

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