EHS Technician - P4

Trane Italia•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•$2,478•Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. This role ensures compliance with multiple Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) government regulations, corporate requirements and site policies. It supports all personnel, processes and equipment on-site to ensure work is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) is required.
Must be willing to pursue technician level certification, certificate or degree program in related field.
Previous experience within Environmental, Health, and Safety in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
Must complete specialized training such as: First Aid/CPR/AED; RCRA / DOT; OSHA 30-hr.; Fall Protection; within the first 12 months of hire.
Ability to adjust priorities accordingly, without being prompted, based on risk and business needs.
Strong capability with computer applications including Microsoft Office.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.
Mobility within the work facility.
Ability to maintain EHS spaces.
Utilize material handling equipment to assist site personnel with the set-up and organizing of areas that store chemicals, waste and water.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering, Life Safety, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred.
Additional degrees and/or related coursework or experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluates processes and equipment to identify EHS related concerns.
Recommends solutions and takes action to drive metric improvements and reduce hazards and risk.
Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
Assists with development, tracking and trending of EHS key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilizes internal spreadsheets and Trane Technologies software to track progress.
Coordinates EHS improvement projects with site personnel at all levels to ensure business continuity.
Writes procedures, Toolbox Talks and other communications to document and educate personnel about EHS topics.
Inspects and maintains assigned EHS equipment, in accordance with regulatory and Trane Technologies requirements.
Uses existing and new skills, knowledge and abilities to provide basic EHS compliance guidance and opportunities for improvement to site employees.
Implements EHS requirements using Trane Technologies Business Operating System’s implementation guides and other available resources.
Participates in Incident Investigations, 9- Step Problem Solving, EHS Gemba walks, Safety Committee and Green Team meetings, New Process / Equipment Reviews, (Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analyses).
Follows up on corrective and preventive actions to drive closure of incident investigations, concerns and findings.
Assists Leadership Team with driving Safety as a core value.
Assists with the development and presentation of EHS training to individuals and groups for compliance, onboarding, employee development and awareness.
Assists with ergonomic assessments and identification of workstation improvements.
Assists with Project Management and oversees contractors/staffing for EHS projects.
Maintains hazardous and special waste staging areas, complete waste and storm water inspections and take corrective actions when necessary to maintain compliance and best practices.
Supports and collaborates with plant personnel on other routine tasks as assigned.
Provide occasional after-hours support to assist site personnel with emergency situations.
Leads/supports sustainability projects as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
15 vacation days
9 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
Sick leave
Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs
Tuition assistance
Student debt support