What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Technician position at Mizkan America?
Job Description
Location:
Owensboro, KY
Reports To:
EHS Supervisor
Job Title:
EHS Technician
Comp Range:
$45,800 - $68,800
Department:
EHS
FLSA Status:
Salaried Non-Exempt
Work Status:
On-site
Job Grade:
D04
COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus
COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for under direction of plant EHS Supervisor, the Environmental, Health and Safety Technician person(s) provides hands on support for multiple aspects of the plant’s environmental health and safety activities. These duties include but are not limited to plant-wide safety audits, personnel safety, record keeping and reporting, incident investigation, training and other administrative duties as required. The Environmental, Health and Safety Technician person assumes responsibility for the successful completion of EHS assignments to ensure the plant’s adherence to all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work safely and model safe work behavior for others.
Follow up on the written Safety Tags, completing those that can be completed without maintenance assistance.
Assist in Risk Assessment Training and be able to complete Risk Assessments as needed when new equipment is installed, as well as when a process changes and/or an ingredient has been added.
Participate in plant meetings and committees as a Safety Department representative, following through on assignments as reasonable and as time allows, as assigned by the department manager.
Understanding of department KPS’s and KAI’s, working to meet departmental goals.
Assist the Safety team in providing hearing tests and radiation protection as assigned by the department manager.
Attend all assigned web conferences.
Understand and maintain the Key and Lock program of the plant and make key assignments.
Writing OPL, SOP and Safety Training Materials as required.
Attend Cap-Ex meetings and represent safety concerns on new equipment or process changes as needed – completing New Product assessments and/or Risk Assessments when assigned.
Review Confined Space Entry permits for correct procedures and follow up when deficiencies are noted, with collaboration from the department manager, and purchase new equipment when needed.
Participate with Mizkan Safety group as assigned by EHS Supervisor and department manager and lead plant safety projects when needed.
Assist in plant training for CPR/First Aid, Haz-Mat, PIT, Fall Protection, Safety observation.
Complete EHS priority projects.
Manage site security access and program.
Coordinates and conducts EHS inspections and/or audits daily and performs analysis and reports recommended corrective action steps; performs risk assessments and trains others to perform risk assessments.
Act upon Daily Forklift Checklists and file.
Maintain appropriate levels of PPE in the plant by processing requisitions, orders and PO’s as needed.
Do Weekly Emergency Shower and Eye Wash inspections, maintaining a log of each device, implementing parts ordering when needed.
Do monthly equipment checks of the Working at Heights equipment, maintaining a log of each device, and acting upon deficiencies under the direction of the department manager.
Do the periodic checks of the Air Monitoring Equipment, maintaining a log and acting upon deficiencies, under the supervision of the department manager.
Do a monthly Fire Extinguisher check, maintaining a log and acting upon deficiencies.
Provide monthly Safety Training to plant staff based on the annual Training schedule.
Complete a monthly storm water inspection, discussing monthly results with department manager after each inspection, and filing results when complete.
Participate in Deep Compliance Audits for safety concerns as assigned.
Reviews MSDS/SDS sheets for safety concerns and PPE requirements, maintains the MSDS/SDS books with the correct sheets, file and archive the retired MSDS/SDS sheets as needed.
Annually participates in a chemical inventory activity.
Participates in all plant audits.
Collect, review, act upon, and file the Daily Cranes and Hoists inspections, including follow-up if they are not being completed.
Collect, review, sign, and file all Hot Work Permits; ordering forms when needed.
Be able to audit plant safety programs against OSHA regulation and identify gaps. Will also be expected to be able to develop plant safety programs using OSHA Regulations and Framework Standards as guidelines.
Assist in the Contractor Safety Program, developing new safety topics as needed, providing training and yearlong program support. Maintains all recordkeeping in an organized system.
Manages the required inspections of the Working at Heights Harnesses with the approved vendor.
Coordinates the exchange and inspection of the Electricians safety gloves with Planners and Inspector to meet the Electrical Standard
Takes responsibility for the annual inspection of all cranes and hoists with the approved vendor and follows-up on any required improvements or repairs.
In the absence of an EHS Manager must be able to maintain the OSHA log, required EHS reporting to corporate EHS, and coordinate with plant leadership to maintain all EHS programs.
Responsible for coordination of key safety program compliance with the Ammonia Safety Program
Directly support Plant Safety and Environmental Pillars and provide EHS input to other pillars.
Supports employee requests for shoe vouchers, PPE (Rx safety glasses, etc.) needs and other safety supplies.
Serves as a First Responder and provides initial First Aid, medical treatment, and assessment of associate injuries.
In the absence of the EHS Manager or EHS Supervisor, the EHS Technician will follow the safety matrix to make the decision to transport the injured employee to medical facility if necessary.
Fills out the initial accident investigation form.
Works with the supervisor to investigate the incident and collaborates on the corrective actions.
Must have the ability to report correct information back to plant and departmental stakeholders.
Assist and support the EHS Manager on execution and maintenance of the Worker’s Compensation Cases
As the sole safety representative on the assigned shift, you will be exposed to confidential medical information.
All other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be able to work any shift and weekends.
Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Any safety certifications, safety training or being part of a safety committee is preferred.
Must be able to present training to large groups of employees (previous experience presenting to groups preferred)
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong Computer Literacy skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
Ability to exhibit a professional business-like appearance and demeanor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.
POSITION TITLE: EHS Technician
Activity
Estimated
Percent
of Time
Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work.
100
Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of twenty inches or more.
100
Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of twenty feet or more.
100
Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
100
Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder.
90
Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
50
Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.
100
Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet.
20
Crouching - bending using the back and or knees.
50
Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
100
Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties.
75
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips.
50
Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right.
100
Fingering - picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling).
50
Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved).
100
Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.
100
Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee.
60
Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
75
Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).
75
Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
75
Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction.
90
Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position.
50
Standing - remaining in an upright position at a workstation without moving about.
80
Stooping - bending the body downward and forward.
80
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
95
Walking - moving about on foot.
95
Location:
Owensboro, KY
Reports To:
EHS Supervisor
Job Title:
EHS Technician
Comp Range:
$45,800 - $68,800
Department:
EHS
FLSA Status:
Salaried Non-Exempt
Work Status:
On-site
Job Grade:
D04
COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus
COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for under direction of plant EHS Supervisor, the Environmental, Health and Safety Technician person(s) provides hands on support for multiple aspects of the plant’s environmental health and safety activities. These duties include but are not limited to plant-wide safety audits, personnel safety, record keeping and reporting, incident investigation, training and other administrative duties as required. The Environmental, Health and Safety Technician person assumes responsibility for the successful completion of EHS assignments to ensure the plant’s adherence to all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work safely and model safe work behavior for others.
Follow up on the written Safety Tags, completing those that can be completed without maintenance assistance.
Assist in Risk Assessment Training and be able to complete Risk Assessments as needed when new equipment is installed, as well as when a process changes and/or an ingredient has been added.
Participate in plant meetings and committees as a Safety Department representative, following through on assignments as reasonable and as time allows, as assigned by the department manager.
Understanding of department KPS’s and KAI’s, working to meet departmental goals.
Assist the Safety team in providing hearing tests and radiation protection as assigned by the department manager.
Attend all assigned web conferences.
Understand and maintain the Key and Lock program of the plant and make key assignments.
Writing OPL, SOP and Safety Training Materials as required.
Attend Cap-Ex meetings and represent safety concerns on new equipment or process changes as needed – completing New Product assessments and/or Risk Assessments when assigned.
Review Confined Space Entry permits for correct procedures and follow up when deficiencies are noted, with collaboration from the department manager, and purchase new equipment when needed.
Participate with Mizkan Safety group as assigned by EHS Supervisor and department manager and lead plant safety projects when needed.
Assist in plant training for CPR/First Aid, Haz-Mat, PIT, Fall Protection, Safety observation.
Complete EHS priority projects.
Manage site security access and program.
Coordinates and conducts EHS inspections and/or audits daily and performs analysis and reports recommended corrective action steps; performs risk assessments and trains others to perform risk assessments.
Act upon Daily Forklift Checklists and file.
Maintain appropriate levels of PPE in the plant by processing requisitions, orders and PO’s as needed.
Do Weekly Emergency Shower and Eye Wash inspections, maintaining a log of each device, implementing parts ordering when needed.
Do monthly equipment checks of the Working at Heights equipment, maintaining a log of each device, and acting upon deficiencies under the direction of the department manager.
Do the periodic checks of the Air Monitoring Equipment, maintaining a log and acting upon deficiencies, under the supervision of the department manager.
Do a monthly Fire Extinguisher check, maintaining a log and acting upon deficiencies.
Provide monthly Safety Training to plant staff based on the annual Training schedule.
Complete a monthly storm water inspection, discussing monthly results with department manager after each inspection, and filing results when complete.
Participate in Deep Compliance Audits for safety concerns as assigned.
Reviews MSDS/SDS sheets for safety concerns and PPE requirements, maintains the MSDS/SDS books with the correct sheets, file and archive the retired MSDS/SDS sheets as needed.
Annually participates in a chemical inventory activity.
Participates in all plant audits.
Collect, review, act upon, and file the Daily Cranes and Hoists inspections, including follow-up if they are not being completed.
Collect, review, sign, and file all Hot Work Permits; ordering forms when needed.
Be able to audit plant safety programs against OSHA regulation and identify gaps. Will also be expected to be able to develop plant safety programs using OSHA Regulations and Framework Standards as guidelines.
Assist in the Contractor Safety Program, developing new safety topics as needed, providing training and yearlong program support. Maintains all recordkeeping in an organized system.
Manages the required inspections of the Working at Heights Harnesses with the approved vendor.
Coordinates the exchange and inspection of the Electricians safety gloves with Planners and Inspector to meet the Electrical Standard
Takes responsibility for the annual inspection of all cranes and hoists with the approved vendor and follows-up on any required improvements or repairs.
In the absence of an EHS Manager must be able to maintain the OSHA log, required EHS reporting to corporate EHS, and coordinate with plant leadership to maintain all EHS programs.
Responsible for coordination of key safety program compliance with the Ammonia Safety Program
Directly support Plant Safety and Environmental Pillars and provide EHS input to other pillars.
Supports employee requests for shoe vouchers, PPE (Rx safety glasses, etc.) needs and other safety supplies.
Serves as a First Responder and provides initial First Aid, medical treatment, and assessment of associate injuries.
In the absence of the EHS Manager or EHS Supervisor, the EHS Technician will follow the safety matrix to make the decision to transport the injured employee to medical facility if necessary.
Fills out the initial accident investigation form.
Works with the supervisor to investigate the incident and collaborates on the corrective actions.
Must have the ability to report correct information back to plant and departmental stakeholders.
Assist and support the EHS Manager on execution and maintenance of the Worker’s Compensation Cases
As the sole safety representative on the assigned shift, you will be exposed to confidential medical information.
All other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be able to work any shift and weekends.
Associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Any safety certifications, safety training or being part of a safety committee is preferred.
Must be able to present training to large groups of employees (previous experience presenting to groups preferred)
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong Computer Literacy skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
Ability to exhibit a professional business-like appearance and demeanor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.
POSITION TITLE: EHS Technician
Activity
Estimated
Percent
of Time
Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work.
100
Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of twenty inches or more.
100
Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of twenty feet or more.
100
Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
100
Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder.
90
Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
50
Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.
100
Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet.
20
Crouching - bending using the back and or knees.
50
Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
100
Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties.
75
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips.
50
Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right.
100
Fingering - picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling).
50
Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved).
100
Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.
100
Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee.
60
Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
75
Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).
75
Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
75
Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction.
90
Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position.
50
Standing - remaining in an upright position at a workstation without moving about.
80
Stooping - bending the body downward and forward.
80
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
95
Walking - moving about on foot.
95
Salary : $45,800 - $68,800
