Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Warren Oil Company•West Memphis, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Warren Oil Company, LLC, a leading automotive lubricant manufacturing company, has an immediate need for an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician for our West Memphis, AR facility. We are looking for a driven individual with a strong environmental background and a track record in employee safety and health. The EHS Technician is a hands-on position responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by identifying, communicating, and mitigating hazards. The EHS Technician must ensure compliance to OSHA, EPA, and other state and federal regulations. The EHS Technician will be a key contributor for the support of safety initiatives and environmental compliance that foster continuous improvement throughout the plants.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of all relevant laws and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, US Coast Guard
Ability to multitask while being able to produce accurate and professional work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet)
Ability to obtain TWIC card

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred, especially in the fields of occupational safety & health, environmental, or chemistry
10-hour or 30-hour OSHA general industry training and/or 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus
3 to 5 years of experience in EHS or related role
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, etc. is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections to ensure that all equipment and processes meet business and regulatory requirements, such as fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire suppression systems, oil/water separators, eye wash / shower stations, etc.
Perform spill clean-up and clean / maintain environmental equipment including oil/water separators, pumps, pits, etc.
Install, calibrate, and maintain scientific equipment to sample and monitor quality of the air, water, and other details of the workplace environment
Record / capture and maintain data logs and other records / information files for regulatory purposes and provide reports based on data
Investigate accidents and incidents as to cause and actions to be taken to prevent re-occurrence
Work with managers and engineers to re-evaluate and recommend equipment changes to ensure a safer environment when needed and/or assist in the development of new equipment installation
Focus on continuous improvement; active and visible prevention programs; and fostering a culture of open communication
Conduct emergency and contingency planning, safety training, industrial hygiene applications and exposure monitoring and planning, internal compliance auditing, plus address any regulatory compliance issues or outside inspection proceedings.
Follow procedures to monitor health and safety, such as ergonomics, air quality, waste water, and waste disposal
Train and monitor personnel in safe work procedures
Develop and disseminate manuals and documentation around health and safety
Schedule and work with outside contractors who provide environmental, health, and safety support
Safely operate and maintain vacuum truck to transfer wastewater