Environmental, Safety Health; ESH Technician

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. With the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength, we support our customers’ preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company’s Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem or Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the costs reasonably expected to be incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal, or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Title: Environmental, Safety, & Health (ESH) Technician

Reports To: Risk/ESH Manager and Regional ESH Supervisor (directly) and Project Manager (at job sites)

Location: Marinette, WI (onsite)

Summary: Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental requirements required for IMIA during the accomplishment of work.

• Conduct and document safety inspections.
• Communicate safety and environmental requirements to individuals and employee groups.
• Formulate, track, and conduct routine project safety and environmental training.
• Identify and report dangerous areas/operations to onsite and offsite management.
• Conduct incident investigations and determine root causes of discrepancies.
• Recommend corrective procedures and determine safety related trends.
• Ensure safety equipment supply and availability.
• Apply knowledge of commonly‑used safety and environmental policies and regulations.
• Follow instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Report daily to the Project Manager and work directly under the Risk/ESH Manager and ESH Supervisor.
• Exercise independent judgment in primary job functions.

High school graduate; capable of taking written and verbal direction; able to read and write with understanding; minimum computer experience including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; able to communicate orally effectively.

Formal or informal on‑the‑job training and 2 years of experience in the Shipbuilding/Ship Repair Industry or Maritime Safety Industry. Preferred candidates with Marine Coating and Hot Work experience. Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state local regulations within the marine industry.

Read and interpret documents relevant to safety and environmental regulations; work cooperatively and productively with employees and customer personnel; carry out instructions furnished in oral, written, or diagram form.

Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl; occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to lift or move up to 50 pounds; use vision to see close, distance, peripherally; enter production areas requiring respirators, confined space entry, and working from heights.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Most work performed onboard a ship, in a dry dock or shipyard under fast‑paced conditions; frequently requiring overtime. Consistent exposure to outdoor elements, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, and dusty conditions.