Hazardous Material Technician

globalfirstflagship; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO/Sick Time

401K Matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Global- a 1st Flagship Company seeks a safety and environmental inspector to conduct vessel and facility inspections, identify hazards, and investigate accidents. The role covers hot work, asbestos, waste management, sampling, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.

The candidate will perform atmospheric tests, mold abatement, and manage hazardous waste storage, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met in a dynamic marine environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety, environmental, hazardous material and waste regulations.
• Two years of education related to hazardous material career field and two years of relevant hazardous material experience or military experience.
• General computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Current driver's license and compliance with Vehicle Safety manual.
• Complete Shipyard Competent Person (gas-free), AHERA Inspector, 40-hour HAZWOPER, Forklift, respirator qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts monthly and annual vessel and facility Workplace Safety/Hazard Inspections.
• Conducts daily waterfront inspections for safety and environmental hazards.
• Identifies hazards and takes action to ensure a safe workplace.
• Investigates safety and environmental accidents and near-misses.
• Conducts hot work and other safety inspections of oil, hazmat, ballast operations.
• Inspects asbestos and preservation operations for safety.
• Performs atmospheric testing for entry and hot work in confined spaces.
• Identifies, collects and analyzes hazardous materials and waste samples.
• Performs heat stress monitoring and noise surveys.
• Identifies and repairs shipboard insulation discrepancies.
• Performs shipboard mold abatement.
• Manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal.
• Pre-designates waste prior to generation and disposal.
• Prepares reports of safety inspections and discrepancies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Hazardous materials

Environmental regulations

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

2 years related hazardous material education

Military experience acceptable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conducts monthly and annual vessel and facility Workplace Safety/Hazard Inspections.
• Conducts daily waterfront inspections for safety and environmental hazards.
• Identifies workplace hazards and conditions and takes appropriate action to ensure a safe workplace.
• Investigates, prepares, and forwards reports on Safety and Environmental related accidents and near-misses.
• Conducts hot work inspections and safety inspections of oil, hazmat, ballast and rainwater pumping operations.
• Conducts safety and environmental inspections of asbestos and preservation operations.
• Conducts atmospheric testing for safe personnel entry and hot work in enclosed and confined spaces.
• Identifies, collects and performs sampling and analysis of hazardous materials and waste such as oil, oily water, asbestos, PCBs, lead and mercury.
• Conducts heat stress monitoring and noise surveys.
• Identify and repair shipboard insulation discrepancies.
• Perform shipboard mold abatement.
• Responsible for the facility's hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal, including operating the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area.
• Responsible for pre-designation of waste prior to generation and disposal.
• Prepares reports of safety inspections and discrepancies.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Shall have a working knowledge of various safety, environmental, hazardous material and hazardous waste regulations to ensure that safety and environmental laws are adhered to.
• Two years of education related to hazardous material career field and two (2) years of relevant hazardous material experience or relevant experience in the military.
• Must have general computer skills and Microsoft Office program skills.
• Must have a current driver's license and meet the requirements of the company's Vehicle Safety manual.
• Must satisfactorily complete the following qualifications/certifications within specified time period per Offer Letter:
  • Shipyard Competent Person (gas-free) certification
  • AHERA Building Inspector Certification
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
  • Forklift operator
  • Medically qualified and able to wear a negative pressure respirator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, and two (2) years of education related to the hazardous material career field and two-years of relevant hazardous material experience or relevant experience in the military.
• OSHA 10-hr. and 30 hr. Maritime Card.
• Trained in sampling and analysis of wastewater per OPNAVINST 5090.1(series).

Benefit Highlights Include:

• Comprehensive Medical (Blue Shield PPO), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 17 Days PTO/Sick Time Per Year
• Matching 401K (50% Match up to 8%)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

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.