Ehs Technician

The Company
US Wire Group is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and cable/wire related products that serve many industries. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. US Wire Group is part of the Metals Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.
Our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.
Facilities Safety Specialist
The Facilities Safety Specialist supports the administration and execution of organizational environmental, health and safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. They identify and mitigate workplace hazards. They evaluate facility conditions, equipment, and machinery for potential risk and exposure.
They assist in developing, coordinating, and executing immediate and long-term correctives. They contribute to the development of programs, conduct onsite EHS audits and inspections, and they provide recommendations for improving EHS performance and creating a NO HARM culture.
Essential Function

• Help drive the implementation of NS standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all personnel and employees are informed of safe working procedures and practices so that they can fulfill their responsibilities.
• Conduct appropriate inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented.
• Conduct internal audits and provide recommendations to improve audit performance.
• Complete, document, and submit all required EHS reports and recordkeeping information.
• Ensure medical preparedness and facilities are readily available for all employees and that records are properly maintained.
• Assist in Safety Risk Assessment development implementation as is necessary or required.
• Establish good rapport with personnel, other contractors, and customers.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed while under pressure.
• English proficiency required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other Internet based reporting tools.
• Must be able to pass drug test and background investigation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Technical/University degree or qualifying experience OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a EHS role
• Knowledge of in country safety regulatory requirements, Familiar with OHSA regulations desirable.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of the risks involved in the maintenance and operation of equipment in the wire processing industry.
• 2+ years of work experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Quick some things they might do
Daily Slip and trip round and correctives (Signs tarps clean)
Daily Ventilation/air handling rounds and correctives follow-up.
Daily Forklift inspection rounds
Daily Crane Inspection rounds
Daily Scrubber rounds
Daily Steel Plates/trip inspection
Daily housekeeping/pigeon rounds
Daily Parking lot safety
Weekly Waste storage areas inspection
Weekly Spill kit/locker inspections
Monthly Fire extinguisher Inspection
Monthly Eyewash safety shower inspection
Monthly oil storage inspection
Monthly Clean adjust traffic mirrors
Monthly Bullard box inspections
Monthly PARP cartridge replacement
Monthly lead area inspections as assigned.