Safety Technician (Bilingual)
Company: Southwest Shipyard Lp
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
SUMMARY 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.
WORK SCHEDULERegular attendance and punctuality are required of all
employees. Night Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am
Overtime and/or Weekend Availability required.Houston - Brady
Island. (8502 Cypress St, Houston Tx 77012) BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary.
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
- 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
- Friendly Work Environment.
- Paid-Time off/Holidays.
- Career Path Opportunities RESPONSIBILITIES Provide 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. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
- "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.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- 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.
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.
- 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. Employment at
Southwest Shipyard, LP is on an "at-will" basis. There is no
contract of employment between Southwest Shipyard, L.P., and anyone
or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment
security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager,
Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter
into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time
or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the
Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will
relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to
the employee on this issue and signed by Southwest Shipyard, L.P.
Executive. 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: 20-25 Hourly Wage
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