EHS Technician

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking an EHS Shift Technician to support Environmental, Health, and Safety activities during the assigned shift. This role ensures compliance with policies, regulations, and QEHS management systems while promoting a safe working environment.

You will collaborate with operations, contractors, and vendors, conduct audits, provide EHS training, and assist with incident investigations. The position requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years in EHS, with manufacturing experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of EHS experience, including at least one year in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site EHS procedures and records, including Powered Industrial Truck documentation.
• Coordinate documentation, deployment, compliance, and continuous improvement of assigned EHS processes.
• Work with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with LEGO EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide EHS-related training to site employees.
• Assist with documentation and investigation of EHS-related incidents and events.
• Conduct audits of site activities to ensure compliance with EHS standards and procedures.
• Support ergonomic reviews of production equipment and processes and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide general support for site EHS initiatives and programs.
• Promote safe work practices and positive safety behaviors.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audit ability

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

The EHS Shift Technician is responsible for supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities during the assigned shift. This role ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and QEHS management systems while promoting a safe working environment. The position collaborates with operations, contractors, and vendors to reduce risk and maintain world-class safety standards.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $35.25/hr.

Schedule: 2-2-3 shift rotation once shift is assigned 7am - 3 30pm; 3pm - 11 30pm 10% shift differential; and 11pm - 7 30am 5% differential.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain site EHS procedures and records, including Powered Industrial Truck documentation.


• Coordinate documentation, deployment, compliance, and continuous improvement of assigned EHS processes.


• Work with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with LEGO EHS policies and procedures.


• Provide EHS-related training to site employees.


• Assist with documentation and investigation of EHS-related incidents and events.


• Conduct audits of site activities to ensure compliance with EHS standards and procedures.


• Support ergonomic reviews of production equipment and processes and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Provide general support for site EHS initiatives and programs.


• Promote safe work practices and positive safety behaviors.

QEHS System Responsibilities

• Support implementation and effectiveness of the QEHS Management System within assigned operational areas.


• Comply with QEHS standards, applicable legal requirements, and company policies.


• Participate in identifying and addressing risks and opportunities related to Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality Management Systems.


• Demonstrate leadership and proactive engagement in QEHS initiatives.

Authority

• Authority to stop, elevate, and/or communicate any situation that may jeopardize the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, the environment, or product quality.


• Authority to report emergencies to appropriate staff, EHS, or Medical Services.


• Authority to recommend corrective and preventive actions related to EHS compliance and risk mitigation.

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 3–5 years of experience in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.


• Minimum of 3–5 years of EHS experience, including at least one year in a manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of federal and state Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of risk identification and mitigation practices.


• Ability to conduct audits and ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently during assigned shift hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 management systems.


• Experience planning and implementing EHS programs.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and related EHS risks.


• Basic knowledge of ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and risk analysis methodologies.


• Experience with SAP and SharePoint systems.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $35.25 - $35.25 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What’s in it for you?

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.


• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.


• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.


• Colleague Discount – We know you’ll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.


• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.


• Your workplace – When you join the team you’ll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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