EHS Technician

Bot Verification • Pomona, CA

3d

About The Position

The EHS Technician supports the plant’s Environmental, Health and Safety function, which works to prevent accidents, illnesses, and injuries and protect the environment. The role assists with environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene training, programs, audits, reporting, projects, and monitoring. Industrial hygiene work includes recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that could cause sickness, impaired health or well-being, or significant discomfort.

The technician works with department managers and supervisors to reduce accidents, injuries, and property damage; protect the environment; and maintain compliance with environmental permits and applicable regulations. The role also works with Division EHS to maintain an active EHS program and supports a safe and healthy environment for everyone entering the site, including contractors, visitors, and contract employees.

Requirements

• High school equivalent.
• Two to three years of work experience with the client or two to three years of experience in the EHS field.
• Adept at using a computer.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, including MIOSHA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and MDEQ.

Nice To Haves

• Background with a Fire Department or Rescue Squad, preferred for the technician focused on safety.
• Experience with spreadsheets and algebra.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accident and incident investigations.
• Maintain files and records related to environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene matters.
• Assist with the plant safety committee.
• Help management, supervisors, and training technicians prepare EHS presentations.
• Stay informed about environmental, health, and safety regulations and legislation, and recommend policy changes.
• Conduct frequent EHS tours and audits throughout plant areas and recommend corrective actions for identified environmental, safety, and health problems.
• Review equipment and process installations or modifications for EHS issues.
• Maintain the plant fire protection system.
• Assist with maintaining the plant EHS database.
• Assist with managing the hazardous waste program, including pickups, disposals, and shipment preparation.
• Conduct EHS training, including Lockout/Tagout and timely environmental training.
• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable EHS laws and standards.
• Complete environmental reports on time.
• Manage assigned environmental projects on time.
• Assist with improving the plant’s recycling efforts.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with the plant’s environmental permits.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and assessments.
• Interface with department managers and supervisors to reduce accidents, injuries, and property damage while protecting the environment and supporting regulatory and permit compliance.
• Work with Division EHS to maintain an active EHS program.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy work environment for site employees, contractors, visitors, and contract employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED