GC EHS Technician

Position Description

Provide technical and administrative support to the EHS/HR department with a focus on the prevention of workplace injuries & illnesses and environmental spills and releases which could adversely impact soil, air or water. The individual must be detail oriented and organized with the ability to effectively communicate to front line employees, supervisors and site management.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete classroom and on the job training for topics such as: Hazard Communication, Lockout-Tagout, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Plans/drills, Hazardous Waste Management, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, New Employee Orientation, Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Behavior Based Safety, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Mechanical Power Presses, Forklift Training, Electrical safety, etc. File training records and update tracking spreadsheets. Write, update or present EHS information at supervisor tool box talks.

• Update and write plant EHS policies and programs including: Emergency Plan, Hazardous Waste Plan, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection and Worksite Specific Procedures, PPE Assessments, Lockout-Tagout procedures, Confined Space Entry, various EHS forms and task specific work instructions.

• Compile, input and track EHS data including Behavior Based Safety observations, safety inspections, energy, waste, water, air emisisons. File accident reports, assist with workers compensation claims. Maintain OSHA logs. Attend production meetings to provide EHS support. Upload and update 8D system for recordable injuries and environmental incidents. Participate in safety committee meetings and follow up on corrective actions to ensure effectiveness.

• Complete or support wastewater & storm water sampling on a routine basis. Perform safety inspections for routine hazard identification and work with site management and maintenance on resolution. Audit environmental processes such as hazardous waste storage, stormwater storage, chemical inventory and air permit logs. Complete dedicated audits for PPE compliance, secondary container labeling, safety posters/labels/procedures, machine guarding. Perform air sampling for brazing, welding, painting & Volatile Organic Compound’s (VOC’s). Conduct noise sampling. Conduct ergonomic reviews of equipment. Provide shop level support for recordable injury investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Ability to conduct classroom training.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding, or the ability to learn, basic chemical safety and engineering practices.
• Ability to work independently including planning training events on off-shifts.
• High School diploma or GED

• This list is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as necessary