What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Tech II - Safety- Temp position at Vallen Distribution, Inc?
Position Summary:
Join the Vallen team as a Service Tech II - Safety. Under the direction of the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, the safety technician will inspect work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state and federal safety policies and regulations. Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, reviewing safety procedures, citing dangerous areas, and recommending corrective procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all jobs is executed in compliance with EHS rules and guidelines.
- Coaching safety behavior mindset and/or enforcing site Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Conduct daily safety inspections/audits to ensure all unsafe acts and conditions are immediately addressed.
- All hazard assessments and permitting requirements are being followed.
- Inspecting and controlling housekeeping
- Extended periods of time out in the field walking throughout assigned process areas and as needed climbing stairs/ladders to elevated work areas.
- Informing the Area EHS Coordinator about the results of the safety inspections/audits and any observed deficiencies and means for correcting.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
- High School or GED
- Minimum 1-5 year related experience
- Experience with Dow safety policies and procedures
- Experience with Olin safety policies and procedures
- STS or higher certification level
- Completed OSHA 10 Hour
- Strong communication skills
Requirements:
- Hazard recognition, safety training, regulatory, and standard interpretation
- Productivity minimum of 90% (maintained)
- Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
- Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record
- Commercial Drivers License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials
- Proficient with hand tools.
- Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner
- Able to provide assistance, advise and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel.
- Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
- Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
- Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field.
- Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
- Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
- Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
- Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.
- Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
- Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)