Job Description

SMS Shipbreaking, LLC is one of the few approved ship recyclers in the nation and also handles the dismantling and recycling of oil drilling rigs and oil production platforms. An industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/workers’ safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS in Brownsville, TX is seeking a  highly skilled and safety-focused
Safety Technician.

A leading ship dismantler and recycler in Brownsville, TX is seeking an exceptional Safety Tech to join their team. The Safety Technician administers company safety policies and procedures in alignment with state and OSHA guidelines. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

• Advises EHS Manager on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions. 

• Plans and implements training for employees in worksite safety practices. 

• Maintains safety files and records. 

• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented. 

• Conducts post-accident investigations and prepares reports identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management. 

• Sets up and conducts training. 

• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs. 

• Assists and maintains environmental reports including storm water. 

• Preferred experience in OSHA, DOT and EPA regulatory requirements. 

• Excellent Computer, communication, and training skills. 

• Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested. 

• Makes suggestions for improvements for future modifications and alterations to accommodate company growth. 

• All other duties as assigned by EHS Manger.  

Additional Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties 

• Analyzes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Performs additional tasks as requested by EHS Manger 

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as is determined by management. 

• Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs. 

• Requirements 

• Must pass employee physical and drug screen. 

Physical Demands 

• Ability to walk more than 1000 yards 

• stand for extended periods of time 

• ability to lift and carry no more than 50 lbs. 

• climb stairs and/or ladders 

• stooping; crawling; reaching; handling 

• pushing; pulling; twisting; kneeling; squatting 

• seeing; speaking; hearing. 

Working Conditions 

• Aboard a Marine Vessel or dismantling yard 

• Hazards 

• Heat, rain, fire, burns, falls, noise and inhalation 

Other Duties 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of roles and responsibilities that are required of you, the employee, for this job. Roles and responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and hazards may change at any time with or without notice. 

Education/ Experience 

• Three to five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. 

Required 

• OSHA 10 

• CPR/FIRST AID/AED 

Additional Information 

• Paid Holidays (10 Days) / Dias Feriados Pagados (10 dias) 

• Paid Time Off / Tiempo Libre Pagado 

• Life Insurance / Seguro de vida 

• Cross Training Opportunities / Oportunidades de Entrenamiento 

SMS Shipbreaking, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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