EHS Technician

Job Title

EHS Technician

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for an EHS Technician to help drive the EHS&S (Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security) process at Plant RP/RR. Facilitate training of all levels of associates, in EHS programs.

Responsibilities

• Attend or conduct EHS related periodic departmental and plant meetings as well as training that will foster continued job improvement.
• Understand and utilize Shaw systems (SAFE/SMS/SES/Job Procedures/Process Improvements, etc.).
• Monitor for unsafe conditions, behaviors and work to change those behaviors.
• Attend management meetings to provide updates on EHS progress.
• Give positive and constructive feedback to all levels of associates.
• Work with Plant Management and production associates to develop and maintain a work environment that supports continuous improvement with regard to safety, quality, environmental procedures, and productivity.
• Participate in EHS compliance audits.
• Act as EHS liaison between hourly and salaried associates.
• Maintain Records retention, files, electronic or otherwise for EHS compliance.
• Maintain SharePoint files and site organization
• Schedule and track Waste removal work orders and purchase orders
• Purchasing of necessary supplies as directed by leadership
• Provide the Plant Safety Orientation for new hires
• Give directions and guidance for assigned EHS projects.
• Set the standard for adherence to all known EHS rules 100% of the time.
• Conduct EHS Compliance assessments and inspections.
• Must be able to provide training at various times day or night servicing all shifts.
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Occasionally travel to other locations or facilities.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork.
• Must be able to provide support for facility events/functions.
• Manage plant safety systems such as safety shoes, safety glasses, PEO team, SERVE classes, AccuWeather, safety supplies, Safety Champions, and other systems.
• Conduct SPCC and SWPPP monthly and quarterly analysis/testing and documentation
• Be a backup to the EHS Manager and navigate Workforce as well as be the contact for the EHS Utilities.
• Be a backup to the ACT and help with authorized training.
• Be a resource for Brady with knowledge of lockout tagout.
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance

Qualifications

• Communication and public speaking training and/or experience along with willingness to speak and teach a class in front of groups is essential.
• Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Computer literacy - Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Google
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Must be willing to work off shift when necessary. This may be for extended periods of time.
• Must be familiar with the use of office equipment such as calculators, computers, copy and fax machines, video recording equipment / cameras, and video processing with PowerPoint.
• Must be familiar with the use of EHS equipment, confined space monitors, dosimeters, Etc.

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Manage Work
• Solving Problems
• Adapt & Change
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Learn & Apply

Work Shift

• 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
• Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.