EHS Technician

GE Appliances; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician in Louisville, KY to support workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk reduction. You will perform facility inspections, manage hazardous waste programs, and coordinate EHS training with stakeholders to ensure regulatory and internal program requirements are met.

The role involves leading 5S events, reviewing contractor safety plans, and partnering with project leaders to minimize risk

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team setting.
• Lead work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to set priorities, resolve issues, and drive results aligned with business objectives.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities through strong time management, organizational discipline, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory and internal EHS inspections and audits.
• Manage the hazardous waste program for Technology Labs, including inspections and labeling.
• Oversee PPE inventory and distribution for Technology Labs.
• Lead 5S assessments and provide 5S training and coaching.
• Review contractor safety plans and conduct periodic audits of contractors onsite.
• Coordinate employee EHS training to meet requirements.
• Create and maintain EHS documents (Lockout/Tagout, risk assessments, written programs).
• Assist in site incident investigations and share lessons learned.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Time management

Prioritization

Risk assessment

Education

OSHA-10/OSHA-30hr Certification

Tools

Benchmark Gensuite EHS Management System

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good items, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician is responsible for supporting workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk reduction. Core duties include conducting facility inspections, managing waste, safety equipment, and working with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.

Position EHS Technician Location USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Complete regulatory and internally required EHS inspections and audits (i.e. eyewash/shower, emergency lighting, first-aid kits, pre-use inspection forms, etc.).
• Manage the Appliance Park Technology hazardous waste program (e.g. inspections, labeling, coordinate shipping, etc.)
• Manage the inventory and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) for Technology Labs.
• Conduct 5S assessments, lead 5S events, provide 5S related training and coaching.
• Review contractor safe work plans and conduct periodic audits of contractors while they are working onsite.
• Conduct/coordinate employee EHS training in accordance with training plan to meet regulatory and internal program requirements.
• Create and maintain EHS related documents including but not limited to: Lockout/Tagout procedures, job safety analysis, risk assessments, written programs and training material.
• Assist in site incident investigations (e.g., injuries, fires, spills) to ensure causal factors are identified, prevention steps are taken and validated, and lessons learned are shared and leveraged in a timely manner.
• Support Emergency Response Drills and participate as an Area Warden for Evacuation/ Shelter-in-place events.
• Support the Technology Chemical Hygiene Officer in managing the Chemical Hygiene Plan for chemical laboratory operations.
• Lead EHS related projects in line with Technology operational plan, risk reduction plan, and business objectives.
• Respond to questions and/or concerns received from internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Work with safety reps and maintenance to ensure timely and accurate responses (e.g. create and track EHS Work orders and ATS findings to closure)
• Work with stakeholders (e.g. project leaders) to review new equipment, process changes, laboratory expansions, etc. to ensure regulatory and internal EHS requirements are met and potential risk is minimized.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently, and in a team setting
• Lead work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment to set priorities, resolve issues, and drive results aligned with business objectives.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities through strong time management, organizational discipline, and attention to detail, ensuring commitments are met in a dynamic, schedule-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA-10/OSHA-30hr Certification
• Experience with OSHA/EPA regulatory requirements
• Experience with Benchmark Gensuite EHS Management System
• Previous experience conducting EHS audits/inspections
• Previous experience with chemical and hazardous waste management

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for lab, manufacturing, and office environments.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry parts up to 50lbs
• May require occasional weekend or evening work
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to all buildings at Appliance Park

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that:

• Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute.
• Strengthen communities where we live and work.
• Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement.
• Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.