Safety Technician

Job description:

Company Description

Texas Steel Conversion (TSC) is a global leader in manufacturing drill pipe and pup joints and processing API casing and tubing. Since its founding in 1975, TSC has excelled in steel processing, including tubular forging, heat treating, and precise testing. Our expertise and dedication enable us to produce high-quality products that meet both API and customer specifications.

SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing company's employee safety at work.

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

First Shift - Must Be Bilingual

Overtime and/or Weekend Availability required.

Houston - (77044)

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 VP of HSE /HR 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).

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

- A minimum of 1 years occupational safety & health related experience in an institutional and/or industrial environment.

- “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/leadmen with any safety issues.

- Assist supervisors / leadmen 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.

- Provide the VP with a daily report of yard/operations activities requiring attention.

- 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

- Must have good communication skills and leadership ability, English & Spanish (Bi-lingual required).

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external.

- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The 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). This includes safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, 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 Texas Steel Conversion, Inc. is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Texas Steel Conversion, Inc., 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 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 Texas Steel Conversion, Inc., 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

Texas Steel Conversion, In., 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.

Texas Steel Conversion, Inc. participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Texas Steel Conversion, Inc., is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Texas Steel Conversion, Inc., via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Texas Steel Conversion, Inc., in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Texas Steel Conversion, Inc. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Texas Steel Conversion, Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- AD&D insurance

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person