Safety Technician Intern

Stevens Towing Co • Yonges Island, SC

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About The Position

Stevens Towing Co., Inc. has a job opportunity available for a full time Safety Technician and Tank Cleaner Intern on Yonges Island, SC. The ideal candidate should have safety experience in ship and barge repair with shipyard competent certifications. Will assist in supplying Health and Safety resources for shipyard personnel working in vessel and/or barge repair under the general direction of the company Safety Officers. Experience in ship repair and shipyard competent certifications preferred. Will be required to assist in various safety training sessions and safety orientation. Reviews information on upcoming jobs prior to starting work to ready site and make preparations for employees assigned to the job to ensure that work is conducted accurately and safely. Will also assist in the preparation of written safety and environmental procedures for each project. Will be required to coordinate, schedule and conduct environmental, health and inspections, audits, and surveillances as directed by the Safety Officer. Will assist in maintaining all required environmental, health and safety records and documentation. Knowledge of Hazmat is preferred. Will also coordinate collection and removal of all HAZMAT. This position is physically demanding requiring one to crawl in tight spaces, bilges, and tanks. Will be required to assist with bilge, tank, void, and cofferdam maintenance, pumping, cleaning and preparing for gas free certifications. Will participate in operating the vacuum truck, setting up and breaking down equipment associated with bilge and tank cleaning. Will be required to provide various work in regards to cleanliness, gas free certification, and pumping operations. Computer experience necessary (MS Word, Excel, and Access). Must have good communication skills, ability to teach large groups, and interact with various people on many different levels. Must have common sense and the ability to follow basic functions to include hose setups, air connections, tank/void cleaning and bilge cleaning/pumping and to include vacuum truck watch. Must be able to operate forklifts, man lifts, and similar equipment. Knowledge of Spanish and 30hr OSHA Certification a plus.

Requirements

• Driver's License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) or the ability to obtain a TWIC.
• Read, write, and clearly communicate in English.
• Safety experience in ship and barge repair.
• Shipyard competent certifications.
• Computer experience (MS Word, Excel, and Access).
• Good communication skills and ability to teach large groups.
• Ability to operate forklifts, man lifts, and similar equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Hazmat.
• Knowledge of Spanish.
• 30hr OSHA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplying Health and Safety resources for shipyard personnel.
• Assist in various safety training sessions and safety orientation.
• Review information on upcoming jobs to prepare the site and employees.
• Assist in the preparation of written safety and environmental procedures.
• Coordinate, schedule and conduct environmental, health inspections, audits, and surveillances.
• Maintain all required environmental, health and safety records and documentation.
• Coordinate collection and removal of all HAZMAT.
• Assist with bilge, tank, void, and cofferdam maintenance, pumping, cleaning and preparing for gas free certifications.
• Operate the vacuum truck and set up/break down equipment for bilge and tank cleaning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees