Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Hellerman Tyton•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the EHS Supervisor, the EHS Technician supports day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities across three Milwaukee facilities. The role provides field-level support for compliance programs, inspections, training administration, documentation management, and employee engagement initiatives that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. The technician serves as a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, assisting with inspections, observations, recordkeeping, hazard identification, corrective action tracking, contractor management, and emergency preparedness activities. The position supports implementation of company EHS programs and regulatory requirements, helping maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and internal standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of combined experience performing risk assessments and/or incident investigation or root cause analysis preferred.
Three years of combined experience developing and implementing safety programs, such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, flammable liquids handling, and/or static management, preferred.
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Working knowledge of federal, provincial, and local environmental regulations.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to build rapport and work with a diverse group of employees at all organizational levels and provide excellent service to internal customers.
Ability to be flexible with work schedules and work non-standard hours as needed to meet internal customer needs; the site operates 24 hours.
Ability to manage and develop solid standard work practices.
Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development, and deployment skills.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certification in an EHS-related field.
Experience performing risk assessments and/or incident investigation or root cause analysis.
Experience developing and implementing safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, flammable liquids handling, and/or static management.

Responsibilities

Perform daily and weekly EHS walkthroughs in manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and office areas.
Inspect eyewash stations, safety showers, first aid cabinets, AEDs, spill response equipment, fire extinguishers, portable ladders, emergency exits, evacuation routes, chemical storage areas, and waste accumulation areas.
Verify proper PPE usage and that machine guarding remains in place and functional.
Conduct employee safety observations and SAFE5 observations, verify compliance with Life-Saving Rules, and support behavioral safety initiatives and campaigns.
Conduct toolbox talks and shift-start safety discussions; deliver monthly safety topics developed by EHS leadership.
Reinforce safety training through floor-level coaching, demonstrate PPE usage, and assist with new employee orientations.
Respond to workplace injuries and incidents; secure incident locations, collect photographs and physical evidence, obtain witness statements, and assist with fact gathering.
Enter incident information into EHS systems and track assigned corrective actions.
Assist with emergency drills and Emergency Response Team activities.
Maintain EHS boards and submit EHS forms.
Perform other duties as assigned.