Environmental, Safety, & Health (ESH) Technician

Reports to: ESH Supervisor | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Full Time

About the Role

Promote and augment Environmental, Safety and Health to its highest level on a variety of jobsites, working independently and with others as a team, providing regular guidance and knowledge concerning Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and requirements to the Project Team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of facility, vessel, pier to ensure compliance and identify any unsafe conditions or environmental violations and submit reports as required.
• Work with the on-site project management team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and prevent incidents.
• Represent the company when conducting and attending inspections, investigations and interacting with a variety of people.
• Conduct safety meetings and training on a variety of ESH topics, including respiratory fit testing, fall protection, etc.
• Identify potential safety and environmental hazards and recommend corrections to minimize risks.
• Investigate incidents and accidents that occur in the workplace.
• Conduct industrial hygiene testing, including breathe air, air monitoring, sample captures, etc.
• Review Job Hazard Analysis sheets.
• Ensure appropriate hazard controls by enforcing company standards and procedures.
• Perform ESH administrative duties associated with job assignments.
• Ensure safety equipment supply and availability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in the Maritime Industry.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations within the Maritime Industry.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures with regards to safety and environmental policies and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents relevant to customer, company or local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations such as Waste Sheets and Safety Data Sheets.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 5410 Maritime Standards.
• HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour.
• OSHA 521 Industrial Hygiene.
• OSHA 3115 Fall Protection.
• OSHA 3095 Low Voltage.
• Shipyard Competent Person (Gas Free).

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50+ pounds (50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly). Lifting includes from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, waist to overhead.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• May be required to wear a respirator.

Equipment Used

• Computer, telephone, copy machine, adding machine, scanner.
• Spill kits, storage containers, sampling and testing equipment.

Pay

$25.00-$35.00 per hour, DOE.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Life, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness insurance.
• 401k.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household members.
• Per Diem or Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might reasonably incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

About the Organization

IMIA, LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full-time workforce that ensures a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.