What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health, Safety, and Enviromental Technician - Night Shift position at bioMerieux Inc.?
Description
Position Summary
Internally known as HSE Technician is to perform this job successfully, the incumbent must have a passion for and demonstrated commitment for workplace injury prevention and be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The incumbent will have general knowledge of OSHA regulations, standard safety procedures, and best safe work practices. General knowledge of behavioral-based safety programs is a plus. Timely completion and follow-up of assigned tasks and accurate collection and tracking of required data is essential.
Shift schedule is Friday thru Monday; 7:00pm to 5:30am and comes with a 18% shift differential.
Primary Duties
Under general supervision of the site HSE Supervisor, the HSE Technician I will:
- Implement and monitor the facilities health & safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- May assist with monitoring environmental practices and permitting to ensure compliance.
- Perform job safety analysis (JSA's) and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct safety training including:
- New employee safety orientation
- Specific occupational health
- Safety topic training to individuals and groups
- Inspect and maintain safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, safety showers/eye wash, first Aid kits and AED's.
- Assist with site Safety Committee activities and Building Emergency Response Teams (B.E.R.T.S) as required.
- Assist with maintaining the facility wide, web based chemical inventory list and Safety Data Sheets
- Track, compile and report safety and training statistics.
- Ensure department mgt. has all tools and information required to effectively implement safety programs and initiatives.
- Conduct safety and environmental inspections.
- Perform incident and near miss investigations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Minimum of two years' experience performing OSHA HSE duties in a manufacturing environment. Or equivalent education
- Must have experience in training preparation and presentation to individuals and groups.
Supplemental Data
- May spend workday at multiple physical locations in work environments including office, clean space manufacturing, R&D lab and bio-chemistry.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Some local travel is required between bioMerieux buildings (all within Salt Lake City, Utah)
Experience
- Minimum of two years' experience performing OSHA HSE duties in a manufacturing environment. Or equivalent education
- Must have experience in training preparation and presentation to individuals and groups.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Oral Communication - The ability to effectively communicate with all site personnel and regulators. This includes ability to reinforce HSE concepts and policies in a manner that promotes learning and compliance.
- Written Communication - The ability to write reports, training materials, standard operating procedures, and policies.
- Planning/Organizing - The ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-tasks.
- Reasoning - The ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner. The ability to read, analyze and interpret job related information.
- Dependability - Must have timely and accurate reporting, tracking and follow-up of assignments.
- Computer Skills - Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Timely completion and follow-up of assigned tasks and accurate collection and tracking of required data is essential.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
- Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
- Ability to adjust or move objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test and have ability to gown for clean room environments
- Fine motor coordination
