Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Assurant•Irving, TX

About The Position

The EH&S Technician role is responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, identifying hazards, conducting inspections/ audits, and implementing safety protocols. This role is critical in providing a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and educating employees about best about best practices in health and safety.

Requirements

An Associates degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related field required.
Strong understanding of national and state environmental health and safety regulations (OSHA, TOSHA, etc.).
Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to work in unsupervised environments.
Strong observational skills to accurately assess the facility for workplace hazards.
Ability to quickly identify and address safety concerns or hazards.
Analyzes current operational status and determines appropriate course of action to minimize associated risks.
Experience with ergonimics assessments and evaluations in an environment with high repetition work requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively; ability to elicit cooperation at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of the functions of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Knowledge of natural and human caused hazards.
Facilitation skills in working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency groups.
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment, where changing priorities are the norm and flexibility is a must
Demonstrated skills in managing multiple tasks.
2+ years EHS experience in a reverse logistics, automation, or light manufacturing environment.
Experience with ISO9001 certifications required

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within a RIOS/ R2 certified environment preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent is preferred.
OSHA 30- General Industry (or similar) certification
Ergonomics certification (BCPE, OSHA, or similar) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections and audits in line with established EHS standards and regulations
Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to the HS&S Manager, site leadership, etc.
Work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our facility can support production goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.
Collect and analyze environmental and safety data and create reports
Assist in the development and implementation of EHS training programs
Monitor waste management operations in compliance with environmental regulations
Ensure the proper use, maintenance and disposal of hazardous materials
Implement emergency procedures and conduct drills
Prepare and update safety policies and procedures manuals
Assist in injury and incident inquiries and evaluations
Maintain records of all EHS related incidents and present statistical analysis to management
Stay up-to-date on local, state, and federal safety regulations to ensure company compliance
Support internal stakeholders in maintaining ISO9001, RIOS, & R2 certifications