Environmental Health & Safety Technician

The EH&S Technician role is responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, identifying hazards, conducting inspections/ audits, and implementing safety protocols. This role is critical in providing a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and educating employees about best about best practices in health and safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits in line with established EHS standards and regulations
• Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to the HS&S Manager, site leadership, etc.
• Work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our facility can support production goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.
• Collect and analyze environmental and safety data and create reports
• Assist in the development and implementation of EHS training programs
• Monitor waste management operations in compliance with environmental regulations
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance and disposal of hazardous materials
• Implement emergency procedures and conduct drills
• Prepare and update safety policies and procedures manuals
• Assist in injury and incident inquiries and evaluations
• Maintain records of all EHS related incidents and present statistical analysis to management
• Stay up-to-date on local, state, and federal safety regulations to ensure company compliance
• Support internal stakeholders in maintaining ISO9001, RIOS, & R2 certifications

Basic Qualifications

• Education
  • An Associates degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related field required.
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong understanding of national and state environmental health and safety regulations (OSHA, TOSHA, etc.).
  • Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to work in unsupervised environments.
  • Strong observational skills to accurately assess the facility for workplace hazards.
  • Ability to quickly identify and address safety concerns or hazards.
  • Analyzes current operational status and determines appropriate course of action to minimize associated risks.
  • Experience with ergonimics assessments and evaluations in an environment with high repetition work requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively; ability to elicit cooperation at all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of the functions of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Knowledge of natural and human caused hazards.
  • Facilitation skills in working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency groups.
  • Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment, where changing priorities are the norm and flexibility is a must
  • Demonstrated skills in managing multiple tasks.
• Previous Experience
  • 2 years EHS experience in a reverse logistics, automation, or light manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with ISO9001 certifications required
  • Experience operating within a RIOS/ R2 certified environment preferred

• Certifications and Membership
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent is preferred.
  • OSHA 30- General Industry (or similar) certification
  Ergonomics certification (BCPE, OSHA, or similar) preferred
  

Any posted application deadline that is blank on a United States role is a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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