EHS Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned that pertain to this classification.

• Assist EHS Manager with environmental monitoring and testing.
• Perform grounds maintenance.
• Safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Assist EHS Manager in observing and reporting that all work being performed is in in compliance with all EPA, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.
• Record research or operational data.
• Calibrate and set up scientific or technical equipment.
• Collect environmental data or samples.
• Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.
• Assist EHS Coordinator, preapproved by EHS Manager in auditing corrective actions for completion, other tasks.
• Support and assist in Operations and CI tasks as requested.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Knowledge:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and maintenance in regard to industrial hygiene.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Skills:

• Operation Monitoring - Observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery or other engineering controls are working properly.
• Troubleshooting – Use field equipment to determine a malfunction or issue with machinery or engineering controls.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conduct inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Reading Comprehension- Reading work-related information.
• Speaking - Talking to others.
• Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Abilities:

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
• Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
• Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing, stooping and squatting can be expected along with repetitive bending as well as navigation of stairs, ramps, and uneven walking surfaces. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position normally requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment: Steel toed shoes, Safety Glasses, PAPR, Face shield, gloves, and hearing protection.

Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Short term exposure of temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Industrial lighting provided.