Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Ensure consistent adherence to, and execution of, Company safety and environmental standards.


* Provide technical support in management of EHS related topics including: Lockout, Confined Space, Emergency Response, Hazard Communication, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Equipment, Cardinal Safety Rules, Waste Management, Spill Response, Storm Water etc.


* Perform onsite safety audits of employees, processes, contractors, vendors, etc.


* Recognize process safety conditions and coach operations staff accordingly.


* Manage HSE incident investigations and reporting, including root cause analysis, development of corrective action strategies, maintaining statistical information, recommending program revisions as appropriate and issue required reports to Management.


* Provide technical support and problem solving in troubleshooting safety and environmental issues


* Coordinate and instruct safety-related training classes, and act as subject matter expert for Safety meetings.


* Vendor interface for company policy communications & expectations


* Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies always.


* Always know and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


* Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations.


* Assist in writing technical and management systems reports and documents


* Establish and maintain EHS controls and documentation procedures


* Assist with internal compliance audits and program evaluations


* Oversee department sub-contractor support as needed


* Support the EHS department as a valuable and knowledgeable resource


* May conduct other tasks as required

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:


* HSE regulatory knowledge


* Environmental regulatory knowledge


* Outstanding communication skills


* Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects


* Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:


* Associate of Science degree in Safety or any HSE-related discipline


* First responder/CPR trained (desired)


* Experience with OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits (desired)


* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety experience preferred


* Experience working within manufacturing industry preferred


* Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

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