EHS Technician

EK; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EK in Wisconsin is seeking an EHS Technician to support Environmental, Health & Safety programs on the 2nd shift. You will assist with inspections, incident investigations, compliance tracking, and safety initiatives.

Leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Teams to improve reporting, create safety communications, and develop AI-driven dashboards.

This hands-on role emphasizes OSHA compliance, hazard identification, training support, and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or pursuing degree in EHS/business field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams); AI tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety audits and identify workplace hazards.
• Assist with incident investigations and reporting.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping and safety documentation.
• Aid in training sessions and safety communications.
• Track safety metrics and analyze trends for improvement.
• Help environmental compliance and program documentation.
• Use AI tools (Copilot/Teams) to generate reports and dashboards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or pursuing degree in EHS/business field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams)

AI tools

Job description

Department: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reports To: Director of EHS & Org. Dev.

Schedule: 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The EHS Technician will support EHS programs by assisting with inspections, incident investigations, compliance tracking, and safety initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in OSHA compliance, hazard identification, and safety systems, while leveraging AI tools (Microsoft Copilot & Teams) to improve reporting and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Inspections & Hazard Control

• Conduct routine safety audits and identify workplace hazards
• Recommend corrective actions and support hazard control programs
• Assist with equipment and facility inspections

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Assist with investigation of injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents
• Help document root causes and track corrective actions
• Support preparation of incident reports and summaries

OSHA & Compliance Support

• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A logs)
• Maintain SDS and safety documentation
• Support internal audits and regulatory compliance activities

Training & Safety Culture

• Assist with new hire safety onboarding and training sessions
• Develop toolbox talks and safety communications
• Participate in safety committee initiatives and program rollouts

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Track safety metrics (inspections, incidents, training completion)
• Analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions

Environmental & EHS Program Support

• Assist with environmental compliance and documentation
• Support safety and sustainability initiatives across operations

Ai-enabled Experience

• Use Microsoft Copilot to generate reports, analyze trends, and create safety communications
• Support Teams-based tracking for inspections, observations, and reporting
• Assist in building AI-driven dashboards and digital safety workflows
• Gain modern, in-demand experience using AI in EHS programs

Qualifications

• High School diploma OR pursuing degree in an EHS/business-related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams); AI tools a plus
• Interest manufacturing and workplace safety

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world OSHA compliance & safety program experience
• Hands‑on incident investigation and risk assessment skills
• Exposure to environmental compliance and industrial operations
• Experience using AI to enhance safety performance