Safety Technician Intern

About the role

The ideal candidate should have safety experience in ship and barge repair with shipyard competent certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affix to 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.
• Affix to the preparation of written safety and environmental procedures for each project.
• Coordinate, schedule and conduct environmental, health and inspections, audits, and surveillances as directed by the Safety Officer.
• Maintain all required environmental, health and safety records and documentation.
• Knowledge of Hazmat is preferred. Will also coordinate collection and removal of all HAZMAT.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Knowledge of Hazmat is preferred. Will also coordinate collection and removal of all HAZMAT.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Competitive

Schedule

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