EHS Technician

Role Description

The EHS Technician will support Kalamazoo GMS Environment Health & Safety (EHS) through field work equipment inspection and testing data and records maintenance and proactively working with site personnel to improve EHS compliance and performance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain documentation supporting compliance programs (PIV LOTO Safe Work JHA etc.)

Monitor and investigate work areas practices and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions materials and behaviors.

Provide field support for routine environmental monitoring.

Respond to incidents (e.g. injuries near misses spills) to assess the situation secure the area and initiate the investigation process.

Perform safety and environmental inspections as needed.

Calibrate and otherwise maintain EHS monitoring equipment.

Indentify hazards and suggest safety improvements.

Activily participates and performs in EHS audits Kaizens committee meetings and training.

Conduct routine testing and inspection of fire and life safety equipment.

Provide field support for industrial hygiene assessments.

Efficient preparation of documentation and data for EHS team and site meetings.

Successfully complete training necessary to perform job assignments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Proficient with Microsoft Office OutlookExcel and internet research skills. SAP experience a plus.

Proven track record of identifying opportunities and the ability to recommend and implement improvements.

Strong interpersonal teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Motivated self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to provide solutions to routine problems.

Excellent critical thinking problem solving and decision making skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma general education degree (GED) and/or associate degree (preferably in EHS or Engineering).

3 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Outlook and internet research skills. SAP experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Climbing walking on uneven surfaces working on a ladder manual dexterity and lifting within EHS guidelines may be necessary.

Able to use various sorts of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. respiratory protection and hearing protection.

Candidates cannot be allergic to beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g. cephalosporins or penicillin).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment including moving mechanical parts. The work conditions for this position are 70% stationary and 30% standing and walking throughout the workday. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to hard hats safety (steel-toed) shoes eye protection gloves and protective clothing.

Full time

Regular

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