Hazmat Technician: Shipyard Safety & Cleanup Pro

Avail Staffing Company; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Avail Staffing is hiring a Hazmat Technician to support ship repair, maintenance, and modernization in a fast-paced Newport News shipyard. You will handle hazardous materials, perform environmental cleanup, and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance while contributing to crew safety and project timelines.

The role requires 2+ years of HAZMAT experience, familiarity with SDS, and ability to work in confined spaces and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of HAZMAT, environmental, industrial cleaning, or shipyard experience preferred.
• Experience aboard U.S. Navy or commercial vessels is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NAVSEA regulations.
• Ability to safely identify and handle hazardous materials.
• Experience with spill response and hazardous waste management.
• Reading and understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to work in confined spaces and physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, handle, package, transport, and dispose of hazardous materials per OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NAVSEA rules.
• Perform hazardous waste collection, segregation, labeling, storage, and documentation.
• Contain and cleanup asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous materials.
• Respond to spills and emergencies using proper containment methods.
• Set up containment areas, ventilation, and decontamination stations.
• Monitor work areas for environmental compliance and hazards.
• Operate PPE and decontamination equipment safely.
• Maintain storage areas and equipment for hazardous waste.
• Support confined space entry and atmospheric monitoring when needed.
• Prepare daily reports, manifests, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Hazmat handling

Safety compliance

Environmental cleanup

SDS literacy

Physical fitness

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Avail Staffing is hiring a Hazmat Technician to support ship repair, maintenance, and modernization in a fast-paced Newport News shipyard. You will handle hazardous materials, perform environmental cleanup, and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance while contributing to crew safety and project timelines.

The role requires 2+ years of HAZMAT experience, familiarity with SDS, and ability to work in confined spaces and variable shifts.