EH&S Technician

Flex

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary General Purpose: Responsible for supporting the implementation of routine activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs in offices and manufacturing sites in order to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met.

Responsibilities

Participate to meetings involving environmental safety, training and awareness programs.
Document tracking of audits and agency inspections.
Participate in accident report investigations and determine if event was related to furniture, fixtures or machinery as well as how such accidents might be prevented in the future
Attend presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules.
Assist in staff training sessions on EH&S policy and procedures. May be required to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
Collaborate with engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and/or equipment.
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
Collect samples of hazardous materials, or arrange for sample collection.
Conduct programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
Investigate health-related complaints, and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures.
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health and safety.
Prepare hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste samples for transportation and storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.
Provide new-employee health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations