Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician III

About the role

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician III in National City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provides management oversight, and career development of production trades related to environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Represents the company as the “Safety Representative” qualified to accomplish the fire prevention and housekeeping inspection meeting the requirements of NSI 009-08.
• Performs as a Permit Authorized Individual (PAI) for hotwork and as a Competent Person to inspect enclosed and confined spaces safe for workers/safe for hotwork.
• Maintains all required environmental, health and safety records and documentation at the worksite, provides copies to EHS Administrator as directed.
• Performs accident investigations to help determine Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the QA Manager or when assigned to the work site as assigned by the Production Management Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5-6 years waterfront environmental, health and safety experience for NAVSEA contract work or 4 years military service with specialized training and certifications in environmental, health and safety.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to all U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.
• Knowledge of and fully understand Environmental, Health and Safety and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.
• Knowledgeable in shipyard, maritime, and commercial work practices, environmental, health and safety, Metal-work and contracting methods.
• Knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, and other customer related specifications and standards.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of workplace environmental, health and safety.
• Able to read, write, speak and clearly communicate in English.
• Able to physically access shops, small crafts, and confined spaces within the shops and crafts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word and Excel.

Preferred Requirements

• Completed the initial 24-hour training for Competent Persons by utilizing a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Marine Chemist or NFPA Instructor.
• Completed the OSHA 5410; Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Maritime Industry or NAVSEA Approved equivalent.
• Completed the OSHA 3095; Electrical Standards or NAVSEA Approved equivalent.
• Completed the OSHA 3115; Fall Protection or NAVSEA Approved equivalent.
• Completed the OSHA 521; OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene or NAVSEA Approved equivalent.

Skills

• Safety Analysis – Conduct Job Hazardous Analysis specific for tasking.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines.
• Able to operate in: confined Spaces, noisy environment, extreme height, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations.
• Able to remain calm in: Stressful situations including; high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements.