Off Shift Environmental Health & Safety Technician

The EHS Technician is responsible for supporting and maintaining a safe work environment by assisting with the implementation and monitoring of EHS programs and policies. The EHS Technician is responsible for ensuring that safety equipment and facilities are maintained to keep employees safe, as well as ensure we have all the proper PPE necessary in the proper locations. They will need to be highly detail and task oriented, as well as have great organizational and documentation skills. It is also important that this position maintains a positive demeanor to help the EHS department build strong relationships with all other departments of this Company.

Essential Job Functions:

1. EHS Inspections and Audits:

• Participate in EHS related inspections and audits of the workplace to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance with EHS standards. Report findings to the EHS Supervisor.
• Knows and complies with all policies and procedures in maintaining inspection and compliance criteria as defined in our Lockout/Tagout, Respirator, Fork Truck, and Fall Protection programs and all other EHS procedures.
• Identify and report potential hazards, safety violations, and areas for improvement.
• Reports unsafe and/or potentially dangerous situations to the EHS Supervisor

2. EHS Training:

• Regularly attend pre-shift shop safety meetings to audit for content and compliance as directed
• Maintain records of training sessions and employee certifications as directed
• Ensures employee adherence to EHS policy and compliance to EHS procedures for all work activities and personnel.
• Provides EHS related training to individuals as directed
• Track employee training records and help ensure compliance with EHS training requirement

3. Accident and Incident Reporting:

• Participate in incident investigations as directed
• Maintain records of workplace incidents as directed
• Report unsafe and/or potentially dangerous situations to supervision

4. EHS Procedures and Policies:

• Support the implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.

5. Emergency Response Planning:

• Assists in the development of emergency response plans as directed
• Maintain the Emergency Response Team roster and schedule training as directed
• Participate in drills and exercises to test emergency preparedness.
• Maintain emergency equipment and supplies.

6. Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain and adhere to Safety Compliance Calendar
• File and maintain inspection documentation in accordance with ISO and OSHA regulations as outlined in our Safety Inspection Program
• Works with Safety Supervisor to ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures and improve safety operations and procedures.
• Execute tasks as assigned that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws.
• Assist in preparing and submitting reports to regulatory agencies as required.

7. Safety Equipment and Supplies:

• Monitor the use and condition of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Order, distribute, and maintain safety equipment and supplies as necessary.

8. Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain and organize safety-related documents, reports, and records.
• Understands and complies with all safety related policies and procedures.
• Works with Safety Supervisor & Continuous Improvement Project Manager to ensure documentation of all safety policies and procedures are tracked and filed appropriately.

9. Safety Communication:

• Help in the dissemination of safety information, updates, and reminders to employees through safety meetings, posters, and other communication channels as directed

10. Safety Committee

• Be an active participating member of the site safety committee.