Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Hankook & Company ES America•Clarksville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Associate provides assistance to the EHS Manager in the development of our safety operations and commodity areas such as but not limited to fire, emergency, general safety, and environmental programs policies & procedures governed by federal, state, and local guidelines, regulations and codes with special emphasis in the design of systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent and some college is required.
Experience within a health and safety role in a private sector or regulatory environment
Ability of using various scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Basic knowledge of safety system analysis
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with Supervisors and Associates
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
Expert time management skills
Teamwork Orientation
Exceptional Communication Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills in accordance with standard business practices and decorum; excellent relationship building skills
Critical Thinking/Troubleshooting Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Details Must have attention to details for all areas of work, especially in record-keeping and organization of projects; efficient in daily tasks
Computer Skills Basic computer skills, basic understanding of MS Office, and the ability to learn other computer programs
Ethical Behavior Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain

Nice To Haves

AS or BS degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety-related discipline is preferred

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day EHS operations and process management
Develop and maintain strong communication between all organizations within production operations
Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management system processes
Assist in designing safe workspaces for employees to follow that minimize job-related hazards
Provide support for EHS programs such as Lockout-Blockout-Tagout (LOBOTO), Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and supporting all EHS requirements, programs, policies and procedures as necessary
The EHS Associate position is primarily night shift must be able to work flexible shifts including swings, nights and /or weekends as business necessity. Overtime may be required at times. Emergency call-ins are also a possibility.
Collect data on air emissions to ensure compliance with air regulations.
Performs periodic checks of safety equipment and maintains files of required documentation. Initiates and follows through on issue resolution as needed (i.e. work order submittal and completion tracking)
The use of a respirator will be required in certain instances or tasks.
Participate in various engineering and Industrial Hygiene projects.
Non routine packaging of large quantities (i.e. 55 gallons) of hazardous chemicals for disposal.
May have shared responsibility for medical on-site.