Safety Technician Intern

Stevens Towing Co., Inc.; Yonges Island (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Towing Co., Inc. is offering a full-time position for a Safety Technician and Tank Cleaner Intern in Yonges Island, SC. The candidate should have experience in safety for ship and barge repair and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include assisting Safety Officers, conducting safety training, environmental audits, and maintaining safety documentation.

This demanding role requires physical activity and knowledge of Hazmat, as well as proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Communication skills and the ability to operate heavy equipment are also essential.

Qualifications

• Driver's License is required.
• TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC is necessary.
• Must be physically capable of crawling in tight spaces.
• Bilingual (knowledge of Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplying health and safety resources.
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety inspections.
• Maintain environmental, health and safety records.
• Assist with bilge, tank, and cleaning operations.

Skills

Safety experience in ship and barge repair

Ability to communicate in English

Knowledge of Hazmat

Forklift operation

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access)

Ability to teach and interact with groups

Education

30hr OSHA Certification

Job description

Job 177561 - Safety Technician Intern Yonges Island, SC

Safety Technician and Tank Cleaner Intern

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.

Job Summary

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 inspection 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

Job requirements:

Driver’s License

TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) or the ability to obtain a TWIC.

Read, write, and clearly communicate in English.

Stevens Towing Co., Inc. is an At-Will Equal Opportunity employer. Females, Minorities, Veterans, Disabled are encouraged to apply. Stevens Towing Co., Inc. is an EEO / Affimative Action Employer and participated in E-Verify.