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Avail Staffing Company
Hazmat Technician-Shipyard
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A Hazardous Materials Worker assists with removing or storing hazardous materials from buildings or industrial or accident sites. Removes asbestos or lead from houses, or assists with moving and storing radioactive materials, or assists with clean up at a chemical spill.
$45,605 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Hazmat Technician-Shipyard Avail Staffing Company - 5.0 Newport News, VA Job Details Full-time $20 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Data collection Full Job Description Protect the Workforce. Protect the Environment. Build Your Career. Avail Staffing is seeking a dedicated HAZMAT Technician to support ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects in a fast-paced shipyard environment. If you have experience handling hazardous materials, conducting environmental cleanup, and maintaining OSHA and EPA compliance, we want you on our team. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth while supporting some of the nation's most important naval and commercial vessel projects. Job Responsibilities Identify, handle, package, transport, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NAVSEA regulations. Perform hazardous waste collection, segregation, labeling, storage, and documentation. Conduct asbestos, lead, mold, and other hazardous material containment and cleanup activities. Respond to hazardous material spills and emergency situations using proper containment and cleanup procedures. Set up containment areas, ventilation systems, and decontamination stations. Monitor work areas for environmental compliance and hazardous conditions. Operate vacuums, pumps, pressure washers, and specialized decontamination equipment. Inspect and maintain hazardous waste storage areas and equipment. Assist with confined space entry support and atmospheric monitoring when required. Complete daily reports, waste manifests, and regulatory documentation accurately. Ensure proper use, inspection, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow all company safety policies and shipyard procedures. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of HAZMAT, environmental, industrial cleaning, or shipyard experience preferred. Experience working 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. Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety. Ability to work in confined spaces, tanks, bilges, and elevated areas. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work. Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts as needed. Preferred Certifications OSHA 10 or