Safety Technician Intern

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection and removal of all HAZMAT
• Assist with bilge, tank, void, and cofferdam maintenance, pumping, cleaning and preparing for gas free certifications
• Participate in operating the vacuum truck, setting up and breaking down equipment associated with bilge and tank cleaning
• Provide various work in regards to cleanliness, gas free certification, and pumping operations
• Follow basic functions to include hose setups, air connections, tank/void cleaning and bilge cleaning/pumping and to include vacuum truck watch
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and similar equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in ship repair and shipyard competent certifications preferred
• Computer experience necessary (MS Word, Excel, and Access)
• Good communication skills, ability to teach large groups, and interact with various people on many different levels
• Common sense and the ability to follow basic functions
• Knowledge of Hazmat is preferred
• Knowledge of Spanish a plus
• 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

Physical demands

This position is physically demanding requiring one to crawl in tight spaces, bilges, and tanks.