Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician

VAM USA
Houston, TX, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Ensure consistent adherence to, and execution of, Company safety and environmental standards.
  • Provide technical support in management of EHS related topics including : Lockout, Confined Space, Emergency Response, Hazard Communication, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Equipment, Cardinal Safety Rules, Waste Management, Spill Response, Storm Water etc.
  • Perform onsite safety audits of employees, processes, contractors, vendors, etc.
  • Recognize process safety conditions and coach operations staff accordingly.
  • Manage HSE incident investigations and reporting, including root cause analysis, development of corrective action strategies, maintaining statistical information, recommending program revisions as appropriate and issue required reports to Management.
  • Provide technical support and problem solving in troubleshooting safety and environmental issues
  • Coordinate and instruct safety-related training classes, and act as subject matter expert for Safety meetings.
  • Vendor interface for company policy communications & expectations
  • Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies always.
  • Always know and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations.
  • Assist in writing technical and management systems reports and documents
  • Establish and maintain EHS controls and documentation procedures
  • Assist with internal compliance audits and program evaluations
  • Oversee department sub-contractor support as needed
  • Support the EHS department as a valuable and knowledgeable resource
  • May conduct other tasks as required

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE :

  • HSE regulatory knowledge
  • Environmental regulatory knowledge
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects
  • Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS :

  • Associate of Science degree in Safety or any HSE-related discipline
  • In lieu of Associates, the ASP Certification is required.
  • First responder / CPR trained (desired)
  • Experience with OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits (desired)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety experience preferred
  • Experience working within manufacturing industry preferred
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
  • 2 days ago
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