Safety Technician (Bilingual Spanish) - Channelview, TX
Company: Southwest Shipyard Lp
Location: Channelview
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
WORK SCHEDULERegular attendance and punctuality are required of
all employees. 1st Shift or Midshift
Weekend availability is required.BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary.
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
- 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
- Friendly Work Environment.
- Paid-Time off/Holidays.
- Career Path OpportunitiesSUMMARY OF COMPANYSouthwest Shipyard,
LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and
flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and
painting, water treatment and new construction services to the
commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns
and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct
deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our
dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety
and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is "Faster, Safer,
Better".JOB SUMMARYThis position is primarily responsible for
planning, implementing, and overseeing company's employee safety at
work.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide support to the Safety Manager to
ensure safety policies and company rules are enforced, and to
ensure:
- Employees perform their duties with minimum risk of personal
injury and damage to company and customer equipment.
- Employees understand & comply with all federal, state, local
and company safety rules & regulations.
- Employees knowledgeable and trained in emergency situations
(i.e., evacuations, Safety procedures).
- Employee must complete Competent Person training within 90 days
of hire.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- "Stop Work Authority" - have effective understanding of work
conditions when considering the stoppage of any job in progress,
understanding of whether the job or actions are unsafe.
- "Walk-the-yard' at various times through the day to ensure all
work is being performed in a safe manner, and to assist
supervisors/foremen with any safety issues.
- Assist supervisors / foremen to ensure employees comply with
OSHA rules and regulations.
- Report & assist in the investigation of all incidents,
accidents, & injuries.
- Participate or assist in employee training programs to update
personnel and equipment safety rules and regulations.
- Disseminate company safety policies to employees and yard
management.
- Provide the Manager with a daily report of yard activities
requiring attention.
- Assist in supporting the confined space program (i.e., inspect
vessels with meter, documentation).
- Administer first aid for minor injuries.
- Must have good judgment skills and work initiative, taking good
directions from Supervisor/Manager.
- Understanding of company Quality, Environmental & Safety manual
and procedures described therein.PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe
employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job
with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual
must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it
is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest,
respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation
devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the
work performed and location the work is being done. In addition,
Employees in this position must also be capable of:
- Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one
location on the job site to another, which may be of varying
heights and access parameters.
- Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting,
climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
- Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands
and back in performance of work.
- Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying
heights.
- Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
- Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person
lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
- Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and
prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises,
and vibration.
- Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often
in small print.
- Driving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert
and aware of surroundings at all times.
- Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and
loosen hardware. The Company expects and requires all employees to
observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in
workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a
safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action,
up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance
and punctuality are required of all employees. EXPERIENCE &
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years direct experience in shipyard
operations/repair/cleaning operations.
- OSHA 10 Preferred, not required.
- Must have good communication skills and leadership ability,
English & Spanish (Bi-lingual required).
- Mandatory drug testing prior to employment, and will be subject
to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol tests during
employment.Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. EEO Statement Southwest Shipyard, LP is an
equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will
receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. Southwest Shipyard,
LP participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Southwest Shipyard, LP is not currently accepting unsolicited
resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes
submitted by search firms to any employee at Southwest Shipyard,
LP, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at
Southwest Shipyard, LP in any form without a valid written
agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the
sole property of Southwest Shipyard, LP. As a result, no fee will
be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Southwest Shipyard,
LP.
Compensation details: 19-23 Hourly Wage
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