Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Requisition Number: 72248

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope Of Position

Assist in implementing safety and environmental systems and support training programs in conjunction with site safety leadership. Investigate accidents and follow-up with corrective actions. Integrate loss control programs to meet and exceed requirements of all legally required regulations.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Ensure plant is compliant to all OSHA and safety/environmental regulatory codes
• Assist in developing and implementing systems that will ensure compliance with all Safety and Health regulations
• Track incident and accident investigations and provide follow-up by ensuring corrective actions have been implemented and are effective
• Conduct/Assist/Arrange fork truck training, LOTO, hazardous materials, spill cleanup, Safety, ISO 14001, Contractor Safety orientations, and New Hire Orientations for EHS
• Work closely with engineering/maintenance to design and implement safety devices or work practices on new processes and equipment coming into the plant
• Provide leadership to the plant wide Safety Steering Committee and departmental safety teams
• Collaborate with Team Leaders/Section Supervisor/Managers to perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or other required changes to existing operating procedures
• Collects, analyze and present legally required data.
• Coordinate reporting system so that all legally required documents are filed timely and are accurate
• Hazardous waste registration, control and labeling
• Collecting production information to prepare environmental annual report to the government
• Collecting production information related with environmental aspects (ISO 14001)
• Assist with E&S audits, action plans and follow-up
  
  

Project Tasks

• Assist in facilitating all emergency response activities and ensure systems are in place and ready to respond to all emergency situations. Participate as a member of the hazardous materials spill team and fire brigade
• Develop and document an ergonomic program that can be applied plant wide
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene survey for air sampling and noise level and communicate results with any required corrective actions
• Act as a liaison with divisional and corporate safety management services
  
  

Equipment Used

Computer systems, OSHA handbook, Federal Register, spill cleanup equipment (personal protective equipment), dosimeter, various mechanical or process interface systems which support safety concerns in production areas (example: laser classification system, etc.).

Travel Requirements

5%

Hours Of Work/work Schedule/flex-time

8am - 5pm with flexibility to detail

Required Education

• AS/AAS Required in Environmental Health & Safety or 1 Years Manufacturing Experience required with an associate’s degree
  
  

Preferred Education, Years And Area Of Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred, 3 years’ experience in Environmental Health & Safety or relevant experience a plus
  
  

Required Skills

• Excellent service attitude and high urgency sense
• Demonstrate drive and commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex problems
• Ability to change priorities and tasks as necessary
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
• Computer Literate in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)

• Fluent in English
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to work in a team environment
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $57,947.00 - $79,678.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
  
  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .