OHS Technician

HASC PERSONNEL SERVICES INC•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The 30+ year company supports the petrochemical and manufacturing industry domestically and internationally and is positioned along the Houston Ship Channel providing training, occupational medicine, and innovative solutions to industry. The OHS Technician is responsible for administering respirator fit testing, audiometric testing, drug testing, and pulmonary function testing. In addition, the OHS Technician is a vital part of the OHS program as a whole and will be required to perform other technical duties as requested by management to ensure safe and effective medical services to HASC customers.

Requirements

General organizational skills.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Each course or topic may require specific minimum qualifications, as determined by HASC and applicable regulations.
Entry-level proficiency in Windows Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to work at different locations if the company need arises

Nice To Haves

Customer service skills are required.
Strong communication skills both written and oral.
Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong initiative to work independently.
Must be able to adapt to work in varied environments and learn detailed procedures.
Proven ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.
Cross-train and assist other departments as necessary.

Responsibilities

Maintain a working knowledge of all testing equipment which includes but not limited to respirator fit machines, pulmonary function machine, audiometry machine, and breath alcohol machines.
Calibrate all equipment at the beginning of each day in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Additional calibrations may be required at other times according to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspect and repair all equipment as necessary.
Conduct periodic surveys of equipment and stations so that all safety and hygiene hazards to customers and Technicians are identified and corrected.
Complete all the administrative steps applicable to the equipment so that all required information is verified and properly recorded.
Administer respirator fit tests in full compliance with CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard.
Administer all drug and alcohol collections in full compliance with 49 CFR Part 40 standards.
Maintain and develop customer relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and requests from customers with speed and professionalism.
Thoroughly disinfect and inspect each respirator upon completion of each test
Ensure all customer data and paperwork is kept confidential at all times
Keep up to date with relevant safety topics, software and lecture and online training technology
Attend and successfully pass a week long certifying course in NIOSH and CAOCH
Attend and successfully pass all required drug and alcohol testing courses
Strive to maintain personal drug testing procedures that are flawless – undergo mandated remediation within 30 days of error notification.
Respond to after-hour calls as needed