HSE Technician

Job Purpose

The HSE Technician fulfills a crucial role within the company by facilitating compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, including Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health (IHOH), Health and Safety (HS), HSE Management System coordination (HSEMS), Regulatory issues, and Audit Coordination (AC). This position is responsible for developing regulatory guidance, providing training, tracking, and communicating regulatory changes to ensure workplace safety and compliance. The successful candidate will also support the work of peers across regulatory and business unit HSE functions, contribute to team projects, and actively participate in cross-functional HSE initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Implement health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines as instructed.

- Conduct a New Hire Safety Orientation and provide ongoing safety training for employees.

- Participate in detailed incident investigations, promoting incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.

- Conduct building and safety walk-throughs, identifying hazards, recommending corrective actions, and facilitating OSHA compliance.

- Maintain OSHA logs, accident reports, and the SDS database.

- Facilitate safety meetings and provide relevant materials, including content on Health and Safety topics.

- Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support HSE management.

- Prepare applicable HSE reports, and other documentation as assigned.

- Provide HSE guidance and make recommendations to facility management.

- Collaborate with management to promote employee-driven HSE initiatives.

- Maintain positive relations with managers, employees, customers, and regulatory agencies.

- Conduct weekly inspections of waste storage areas and coordinate waste pickup and disposal.

- Perform Storm Water Discharge sampling, document events, and assist in environmental compliance activities.

- Provide first aid treatment as needed and assist with emergency response to spills and medical emergencies.

- Transport injured employees to medical facilities for treatment and oversee their return-to-work programs.

- Maintain strong communication with employees, effectively conveying HSE information and updates.

- Identify and ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and used in various processes.

- Attend and participate in HSE training as required.

- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to document and communicate HSE-related information.

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Competencies

- Education:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Years of Experience:

- 1 year of experience in the HSE field and industry.

Job Knowledge:

- First Aid/CPR/AED responder

- OSHA 30-HR General Industry

- RCRA Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Training

- Hazardous Material Transportation Training

Desired:

- OSHA 1910 “Trainer for General Industry”

- ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Auditor

Personal Competencies:

- Strong organizational and research skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong presentation and facilitation skills

- Ability to multitask effectively.

- Bilingual: English and Spanish (preferred; not required)

Safety:

- Knowledge of and adherence to all applicable location safety rules and regulations, ensuring they are consistently followed

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

- Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

- Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted on site.

- The ability to respond quickly to sounds.

The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

- The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.

- Ability to see at least 20-20 when corrected.

- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

- Ability to work overnight.