What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Technician position at Phoenix Global?
Position Title: Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician- Burns Harbor
Permanent Position- Salary
Reports To: EHS Manager
Overview Of Position
The EHS Technician is responsible for implementation, maintenance and compliance activities for the Environmental responsibilities of the Burns Harbor location and general safety and health support under the direction of the EHS Manager.
Responsible For
Primary Responsibilities:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear; the employee is frequently required to stand and sit; is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, sit, bend, stand, talk and hear. Must be able to move heavy loads. Primarily day shift position, however, flexibility to work nights and weekends pending situations.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; exposed to cold and/or windy conditions; occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
Permanent Position- Salary
Reports To: EHS Manager
Overview Of Position
The EHS Technician is responsible for implementation, maintenance and compliance activities for the Environmental responsibilities of the Burns Harbor location and general safety and health support under the direction of the EHS Manager.
Responsible For
Primary Responsibilities:
- Complete and maintain all required recordkeeping and forms
- Regularly audit and report on environmental performance to internal clients
- Promote and raise awareness within the organization of the impact of emerging environmental issues
- Train local staff on environmental issues and responsibilities
- Report the status of action plans to site management regularly, and track in EHS electronic management system
- Stay updated with multi-permit requirements and state and federal regulations
- Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to get along well with people of diverse backgrounds, experience, and personalities; tactful, mature, flexible; ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, confident, at all levels, internal and external; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly; develop alternative solutions; work well in a team problem-solving situation; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, include appropriate team members in the decision-making process.
- Computer literate and thorough knowledge of MS Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable tools.
- Readiness for flexible working hours, reliability, enthusiasm, and interest in teamwork.
- High school diploma or GED
- Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
- Experience in environmental compliance coordination and/or experience in steel mill operations and environmental compliance
- Understanding and ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations and legislation
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to promoting sustainable development initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred but not required
- Associate degree or higher in an environmental or safety, technical, or related field preferred but not required
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear; the employee is frequently required to stand and sit; is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk, sit, bend, stand, talk and hear. Must be able to move heavy loads. Primarily day shift position, however, flexibility to work nights and weekends pending situations.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; exposed to cold and/or windy conditions; occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Salaried
- Monday to Friday
- On call
