Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) technician will assist with management of the safety and environmental programs. The position will support EHS initiatives and inform management of critical issues. The technician role is a hands-on position that supports production and performs immediate corrective actions to mitigate risks or hazards in the workplace. This position is expected work on site during scheduled production hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations.
• Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies always.
• Maintain records associated with environmental and Safety regulations and standards and company management system.
• Participate in investigations of safety and environmental related incidents.
• Ensure proper removal and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Participate in the review and update of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Collect samples and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Facilitate and arrange safety and environmental related training for employees and contractors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of EHS policies and practices.
• Responsible for new hire orientation, safety training, and contractor management.
• LOTO program.
• Chemical storage and compliance.
• Maintain safety KPIs and lead incident investigations.
• Ensure proper PPE is being used.
• Ensure SDS logs are uploaded, and Risk Assessments are completed in Quarks.
• Support compliance and management system audits.
• Other assigned requirements as needed.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of environmental and Safety regulations, standards and best practices.
• Effective communication skills: ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization with confidence, respect and integrity.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, work in a team environment as well as on your own, prioritize tasks & projects, mange time effectively and function effectively in stressful situations.
• Experience with 5S, continuous improvement processes and/or ISO management systems strongly preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or 2 years’ experience as a Military Field Medic.
• OSHA10
• First responder/CPR trained.
• Experience working within a manufacturing industry (preferred).

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Sound Judgment
• Change Management
• Service Orientation
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork and Collaboration