EHS Technician ( Nights )

Summary

The EHS Technician is responsible for ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and the overall health and well-being of employees. The role involves monitoring and implementing safety programs, procedures, and policies to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

1. Safety Compliance:
   • Monitor and enforce safety policies and practices to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
   • Conduct regular workplace safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
   • Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences.
2. Environmental Compliance:
   • Assist to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste disposal, air and water quality standards, and hazardous materials handling.
   • Monitor environmental impact through regular inspections and testing of work processes and environmental conditions.
   • Assist in maintaining proper documentation for environmental reports and certifications.
3. Health and Wellness:
   • Assist in promoting and implementing health and wellness programs for employees.
   • Ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials to protect employee health and well-being.
   • Provide training to employees on proper ergonomic practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other health-related matters.
4. Training and Awareness:
   • May Conduct safety training sessions for employees on proper procedures for working with hazardous materials, machinery, and in high-risk environments.
   • Assist in maintaining training records to ensure all employees have received the necessary safety and environmental training.
   • Educate employees on the proper use of safety equipment and the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records of inspections, training sessions, and safety audits.
   • Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports for compliance purposes (e.g., OSHA logs, environmental reports).
6. Emergency Response:
   • Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans for fire, chemical spills, and other incidents.
   • Respond to emergencies, accidents, and environmental hazards, providing first aid or coordinating with emergency services as needed.
   • Ensure that all emergency response equipment is maintained and ready for use.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications safety preferred.
• 1 year experience in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and general safety practices.
• Ability to perform safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with safety management software and data tracking tools, a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Able to lift safety equipment up to 50 lbs on occasion
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and potentially hazardous materials is possible; proper safety equipment and protocols must be used.