Maritime EHS Technician — Shipyard Safety & Compliance

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. in Kent, WA, seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Technician to support ship repair projects with a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance in a maritime setting.

The ideal candidate will ensure full compliance with OSHA Maritime (29 CFR 1915), WA L&I, Navy environmental requirements and shipyard procedures aboard US Navy vessels, providing on-site safety oversight and documentation management.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of EHS experience in ship repair, maritime, or industrial environments.
• Must be local to Washington State and able to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide on site safety and environmental oversight for shipyard operations.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA Maritime (29 CFR 1915), WA L&I, Navy and shipyard requirements; identify deficiencies and track corrective actions.
• 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 labeling, storage, documentation, and disposal per regulations.
• Support environmental compliance activities including spill prevention, pollution control measures, inspections, and audit readiness.
• Assist with SDS reviews, material verification for shipboard use, and ventilation program documentation.
• Provide industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring support as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

HAZWOPER

10-hour OSHA Maritime Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. in Kent, WA, seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Technician to support ship repair projects with a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance in a maritime setting.

The ideal candidate will ensure full compliance with OSHA Maritime (29 CFR 1915), WA L&I, Navy environmental requirements and shipyard procedures aboard US Navy vessels, providing on-site safety oversight and documentation management.