EHS Technician

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

1d•$47,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton is hiring an onsite EHS Technician for its ES AMER ARS PDCAD division at its facility in Greenwood, South Carolina. The role assists with implementing and deploying the Management System of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health (MESH) initiatives. It supports EHS systems and processes, including OSHA guidelines and EPA/SCDHEC environmental and permit-regulated compliance standards, EHS metrics reporting and communication, action-item management, training initiatives, incident investigations, and internal site assessments. The position helps promote a zero-incident EHS culture throughout the site. The EHS Technician works with management, engineering, and facility employees to support MESH goals, environmental compliance, safety standards, risk assessments, inspections, audits, corrective actions, EHS engagement, and training. The role supports assigned departments as an EHS point of contact and serves as a MESH Champion subject matter expert for assigned elements. The position is onsite in Greenwood, SC. The expected annual salary range is $47,000–$69,000, and the role is eligible for a variable incentive program. Eaton does not offer relocation for this position; candidates generally must reside within 50 miles of Greenwood, with an exemption for active-duty military. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this role.

Requirements

Completion of a two-year technical degree program or an associate degree from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Must currently reside within 50 miles of Greenwood, South Carolina; active-duty military are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Must be able to work somewhat independently and make decisions that affect the workgroup.
Ability to focus on assigned goals and objectives and meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
Ability to direct and influence others without formal leadership authority.
Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with individuals and groups and participate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the Environmental, Health & Safety industry, or an associate degree or progress toward a four-year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, an environmental discipline, or a technical field.
Knowledge or experience participating in projects, conducting root-cause analysis, identifying problems, and reaching resolutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and with database functions for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety and environmental requirements, use personal protective equipment properly, operate equipment safely, and perform 5S duties.
Assist with implementing MESH and use MESH tools to drive improvements, including participation in MESH Teams.
Work with management, engineering, and facility employees to support department and plant goals related to MESH, safety standards, and environmental compliance.
Support site and workstation risk assessments to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects.
Serve as the EHS point of contact for assigned departments, including driving incident investigations, addressing safety concerns, and participating in continuous improvement events.
Act as a MESH Champion subject matter expert for assigned elements, address standing MESH assessment actions, and help other champions build ownership of the MESH program.
Support regulatory and MESH compliance through inspections and audits; lead and resolve corrective actions for basic findings and concerns.
Support EHS initiatives and committees to help achieve established annual targets and objectives.
Create training matrices and support training sessions to ensure training is defined, completed, and tracked according to an annual plan.
Use Eaton digital tools, including Benchmark, EASE, MESHPrism, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel, to perform tasks effectively.