EHS TECHNICIAN

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) Technician

Job Summary:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technician will support the organization to achieve a successful environmental, health, safety, and security program. This position will develop and implement procedures, guidelines, promotional activities, training and manage EHS equipment to promote and ensure industrial EHS effectiveness & compliance. This position also has supervisory responsibility for the Support Operator (Housekeeping) functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day supervisory oversight of direct Support Operations (housekeeping) staff.
• Monitors and supports the performance of the Support Operator (SO) team to provide a clean and healthy work environment. 
• Hires, trains, and conducts performance evaluations for direct staff that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must Lead and set example in a manner that is aligned with our company values:  Integrity, Humility, Innovation, Openness to Change, Collaboration, Excellence, and Customer Focus.
• Assesses, monitors, and controls environmental & industrial hygiene issues within the facility.
• Provides guidance on best practices for identifying and reducing exposure to unsafe conditions and unsafe actions.
• Daily audits all areas of the facility and communicates with leaders/workers/contractors to identify safety risks and concerns to promote positive behavior-based approach to safety.
• Develops and implements a system to report, monitor, and correct and prevent EHS problems.
• Adopts a proactive, behavior-based approach to providing a safe working environment; provides training and guidance to employees & supervision via safety bulletins, documentation, and training meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of hazard prevention and safety best practices, equipment, and developments.

• Collaborates with management & regulatory agencies to develop, prepare, and implement EHS policies and procedures including emergency response activities.
• Audits & evaluates the effectiveness of EHS programs.
• Reviews current EHS training and makes revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Submits recommendations and implements improvements and additions to the EHS management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees, visitors, contractors, or equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Prepares reports and general EHS information and distributes it to appropriate levels in the organization.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Assists with employee wellness programs in conjunction with appropriate medical providers.

• Assists and supports other programs including Environmental, Employee Health & Wellness

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relational and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of security protocols and emergency, response and preparedness.
• Knowledge of company EHS policies and applicable OSHA & EPA standards.
• Ability to develop & conduct effective training presentations in front of audiences of various sizes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative, motivational, and positive approach to promoting safety and security best practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to act with integrity, positivity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong learning aptitude required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial health & safety, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 
• 1-3 years of EHS or related experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred
• Training or certification in EHS preferred.
• CPR/First Aid instructor certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear and use respirators.
• Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions.