We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Tech to join our organization. As an EHS Tech, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of our workplace. Your primary responsibility will be to implement and maintain effective EHS programs and procedures to minimize risks, promote a safe working environment, and protect the well-being of our employees, customers, and the environment. This is a key position that requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
EHS Program Development and Implementation:
- Implement comprehensive EHS programs and policies in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and recommend measures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS requirements into standard operating procedures and work practices. This includes participating in the daily Tier II huddle.
Safety Training and Education:
- Deliver EHS training programs to employees at all levels, focusing on hazard identification, emergency response, equipment handling, and other relevant topics.
- Ensure that employees are aware of EHS policies, procedures, and regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Regularly monitor compliance with EHS regulations and internal policies, conducting audits, inspections, and assessments.
- Ensure the completion of compliance activities including LOTO Periodic Assessment, Fire Drills, Equipment Inspections, and other relevant activities.
- Track and analyze EHS data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance EHS performance.
Incident Response and Investigation:
- Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Implement effective emergency response procedures and ensure that employees are trained on emergency protocols.
- Maintain records of incidents, near misses, and corrective actions taken using the onsite EHS software and analyze data to improve safety performance.
Environmental Management:
- Monitor environmental performance indicators, conduct environmental assessments and inspections, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field (relevant work experience may substitute for a degree).
- Proven experience working as an EHS Tech, Safety Rep, or a similar role.
- Moderate knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
- Moderate understanding of safety management systems, hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and deliver training programs and create awareness about EHS issues.
- Proficiency in analyzing data and using EHS software systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)