Oil Spill Responder

Marine Spill Response Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is seeking a motivated Oil Spill Responder for our San Diego, CA site. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Site Supervisor and supports oil spill response operations to protect coastal waters.

Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining oil containment gear, operating in teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Medical and background checks are part of the hiring process, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean record.
• Mechanical aptitude and safety awareness are pluses.
• Background check, pre-employment drug screen and medical exam required.
• Possess or obtain Passport and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in deployment, retrieval, cleaning, and storage of oil boom and sorbent materials.
• Perform maintenance and inspections on response equipment and document safety reports.
• Learn and operate small boats with navigation and radar equipment.
• Adhere to all MSRC policies and procedures.
• Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Work as part of a team to support response efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Willing to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Background check clearance

Tools

TWIC

Passport

Job description

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Oil Spill Responder in San Diego, CA.This is a full-time, onsite position reporting directly to the Site Supervisor. As an Oil Spill Responder, you will be a vital team member supporting our mission to keep coastal waters clean by mitigating oil spills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in deployment, retrieval, cleaning, and storage of oil boom and sorbent materials, and assist in oil spill clean-up activities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and inspections on response equipment, including maintenance and safety reports.
• Ability to learn and operate small boats including use of navigation and radar equipment.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Complete required administrative responsibilities properly and timely.
• Work effectively as part of a team, providing support and assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Mechanical aptitude and desire to learn safe practices and operations is a plus.
• Successful completion of background check, pre-employment drug screen and medical exam.
• Possess or obtain a Passport, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to comply with MSRC’s mission, which may include returning to your work site within 2-hours for an emergency response.
• Travel as required by business need.
• Participate in MSRC’s Drug and Alcohol Program and Medical Surveillance Program.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, lifting up to 45lbs, and ability to wear the required personnel protective equipment.
• Able to work in various temperatures, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and environmental conditions.

Salary Range

$23.75 - 35.84 per hour

This range is provided in accordance with state and local pay transparency laws and applies to job postings in jurisdictions that require salary disclosure.

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is a not-for-profit, U.S. Coast Guard Classified Oil Spill Removal Organization established in 1990 to provide oil spill response services and help protect the environment. As the largest oil spill removal organization in the United States, MSRC delivers a full range of coastal and inland spill-response capabilities that meet the planning criteria of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90).

We offer an outstanding benefits package, including competitive salary, affordable health insurance, generous paid time off, and a strong employer matching 401(k) plan.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• affordable health insurance
• generous paid time off
• a strong employer matching 401(k) plan

Internal applicants are encouraged to speak with their supervisor and HRA about their interest in this position.

Marine Spill Response Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSRC prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or because an employee or applicant is a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran.