EHS Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Basic Purpose and Function :

The EHS Technician is responsible for leading the environmental requirements needed in the FMSNA facility and complying with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and statutes. The primary duties are to review and recommend improvements to existing safety, health, and environmental programs for compliance assurance, generate required reports as requested by regulatory agencies, and provide guidance and direction to management for ensuring compliance.

Major Responsibility (Functions / Duties) :

• Conducts phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Performs environmental quality work in field or office settings.
• Performs field inspections, records, and reports data to determine pollution level in accordance with established procedures.
• Obtains, maintains, modifies, and reviews compliance with environmental permits and licenses.
• Conducts sampling of surface water, wastewater, and air.
• Coordinates communication of EHS regulatory activity for FMSNA Senior Leadership.
• Manages and completes the timely submission of documentation, reports, permit applications, inventories, and surveys to appropriate government and regulatory agencies.
• Observes and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with company safety standards as well as all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Works with emergency response team to address environmental incidents such as chemical leaks and spills.
• Identifies and investigates environmental accidents or violations and proposes corrective actions.
• Maintains inventory control and oversees shipping and transportation arrangements of hazardous material disposal.
• Educates workers on environmental health and safety procedures.
• Conducts daily deckplate safety walk with customer and work with crafts to correct deficiencies.
• Ensures that company, vendors, and employees are in compliance with the Global Harmonization System (GHS).
• Inspects specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
• Conducts job hazard analyses.
• Supports all shifts and works additional hours as required
• Other duties may be assigned as directed.

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