Environmental Health & Safety Technician

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.

Job 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

Basic Qualifications

• Education

• An Associates degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related field required.

• Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

• Previous Experience

• 2+ years EHS experience in a reverse logistics, automation, or light manufacturing environment.

• Experience with ISO9001 certifications required

• Experience operating within a RIOS/ R2 certified environment preferred

• Certifications and Membership

• 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

Pay Range:

$42,600.00 - $70,200.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world's leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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