Salvage & Environmental Response Technician

T&T Companies; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

T&T is seeking a Salvage/Environmental Technician to support salvage operations, hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation and decontamination in Galveston, TX. The role includes on-site heavy physical work and on-call shifts to handle emergency response tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, TWIC, English proficiency, and willingness to undergo CSE and OSHA training.Experience with heavy equipment is a plus, and background checks are

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English Language.
• Heavy equipment operator experience is a plus.
• Will be required to complete confined space entry (CSE) and 40 Hour OSHA Training.
• Graded background score of 02 or less in order to enter client sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum, equipment, oil spill boom, generators, bobcats, etc.
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to, marine industry and oil industry spills, etiological and biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Works in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
• Works in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
• Working at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Completion of associated paperwork, including but not limited to daily worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health and Safety requirements and permits.
• Quick and immediate response when on call, secure coverage for shift and communicate your replacement's name to the Supervisor.
• Vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health & Safety inspections. Ensures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failures or problems with equipment.
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.
• The ability to wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C & D personal protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
• Climbs ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers.
• Works on vessels/barges onshore and inland water ways. Operates small marine vessels.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and as required by the needs of the business.

Job description

T&T is seeking a Salvage/Environmental Technician to support salvage operations, hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation and decontamination in Galveston, TX. The role includes on-site heavy physical work and on-call shifts to handle emergency response tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, TWIC, English proficiency, and willingness to undergo CSE and OSHA training.Experience with heavy equipment is a plus, and background checks are