EHS Technician

Eaton Corporation • El Paso, TX

40d • $28

About The Position

Eaton's PDCA Power Distribution Control Assembly division in El Paso is seeeking a dedicated and detail-oriented EHS Technician to join our team for the weekend shift. The EHS Technician will be responsible for supporting the Environmental Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in an EHS role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift, up to 20 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in various environmental conditions.
• Bilingual: English - Spanish
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of El Paso, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Exemplify Eaton's leadership attributes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including use of tact, judgment, and influencing.
• Proven ability in counseling/advising in various EHS needs.
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Outlook required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive and promote zero incident EHS culture throughout site.
• Champion and lead projects designed to effectively drive improvements in our "Zero Incident Safety Culture" program(s).
• Assist with the implementation of MESH (Management System of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health and utilize the MESH tools to drive improvements.
• Support the function in EHS data analysis, data management, reporting and training while providing technical expertise to the organization.
• Support tracking of appropriate leading and lagging indicators to track EHS performance.
• Support EHS engagement through EHS teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.
• Assist champion for the MESH MOC process, this will include mentoring employees who perform a variety of engineering work in designing, installing, operating, and maintaining measuring apparatus necessary to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land and water.
• Evaluate jobs for possible ergonomic improvements (body mechanics, lifts, hoists, manipulators, etc.) and implement these work design changes.
• Actively investigate all accidents and near misses, identifies root causes, and ensures corrective actions are implemented. Will be the lead person for 8D on all recordable accidents.
• Motivate and coach employees to maintain high levels of satisfaction, productivity, and quality through effectively utilizing available rewards and recognition channels to encourage and promote desired behaviors and results.
• Coordinate assigned Occupational Safety and Health and other training programs, possibly including, but not limited to: Personal Protective Equipment, Forklift, First Aid, Machine Safety, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Blood Borne Pathogen, Foot Protection and Eye Protection, Confined Space, Contractor Safety and Hazard Communication.
• Ensure accurate and complete EHS reporting of metrics and closure of assigned MESH and regulatory agency findings and assists with intermediate communication with public/government authorities; assists in providing guidance and leading resolutions actions during crises as needed.
• Compile and analyze MESH data for capturing in Eaton's Safety database to include corrective action tracking and MESH scoring as assigned, including the review of the site's Workstation Risk Assessment Program.
• Assist coordination to ZWaD certification and water reduction programs with cross functional teams.
• Emergency Response:â Participate in emergency response planning and drills and provide first aid as needed.
• Record Keeping:â Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incident reports, and training activities.
• Hazardous Materials:â Manage the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Continuous Improvement:â Identify opportunities for improving EHS processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees