EHS Technician

shawinc; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries seeks an EHS Technician to drive the EHS&S process at Plant RP/RR. You will facilitate training for all levels of associates and support environmental, health, safety, and security programs.

Responsibilities include conducting meetings and training, monitoring safety conditions, assisting in audits, and maintaining EHS documentation and SharePoint files. Occasional travel and shift-flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Communication and public speaking training and/or experience; willingness to teach a class in front of groups
• Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Computer literacy – familiar with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Willing to work off shift when necessary; may be extended periods
• Familiar with office equipment and EHS equipment (confined space monitors, dosimeters)

Responsibilities

• Attend or conduct EHS related periodic departmental and plant meetings as well as training that will foster continued job improvement
• Understand and utilize Shaw systems (SAFE/SMS/SES/Job Procedures/Process Improvements)
• Monitor for unsafe conditions, behaviors and work to change those behaviors
• Attend management meetings to provide updates on EHS progress
• Give positive and constructive feedback to all levels of associates
• Work with Plant Management and production associates to develop and maintain a safe, compliant environment
• Participate in EHS compliance audits
• Act as EHS liaison between hourly and salaried associates
• Maintain records retention and SharePoint files for EHS compliance
• Schedule and track waste removal work orders and purchase orders
• Provide Plant Safety Orientation for new hires
• Set the standard for adherence to EHS rules 100% of the time
• Conduct SPCC and SWPPP monthly and quarterly analysis/testing and documentation
• Be backup to EHS Manager and navigate Workforce; be contact for EHS Utilities
• Be backup to ACT and help with authorized training
• Be a resource for lockout tagout knowledge
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google

Job description

Job Title

EHS Technician

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for an EHS Technician to help drive the EHS&S (Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security) process at Plant RP/RR. Facilitate training of all levels of associates, in EHS programs.

Responsibilities:

• Attend or conduct EHS related periodic departmental and plant meetings as well as training that will foster continued job improvement.
• Understand and utilize Shaw systems (SAFE/SMS/SES/Job Procedures/Process Improvements, etc.).
• Monitor for unsafe conditions, behaviors and work to change those behaviors.
• Attend management meetings to provide updates on EHS progress.
• Give positive and constructive feedback to all levels of associates.
• Work with Plant Management and production associates to develop and maintain a work environment that supports continuous improvement with regard to safety, quality, environmental procedures, and productivity.
• Participate in EHS compliance audits.
• Act as EHS liaison between hourly and salaried associates.
• Maintain Records retention, files, electronic or otherwise for EHS compliance.
• Maintain SharePoint files and site organization
• Schedule and track Waste removal work orders and purchase orders
• Purchasing of necessary supplies as directed by leadership
• Provide the Plant Safety Orientation for new hires
• Give directions and guidance for assigned EHS projects.
• Set the standard for adherence to all known EHS rules 100% of the time.
• Conduct EHS Compliance assessments and inspections.
• Must be able to provide training at various times day or night servicing all shifts.
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Occasionally travel to other locations or facilities.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork.
• Must be able to provide support for facility events/functions.
• Manage plant safety systems such as safety shoes, safety glasses, PEO team, SERVE classes, AccuWeather, safety supplies, Safety Champions, and other systems.
• Conduct SPCC and SWPPP monthly and quarterly analysis/testing and documentation
• Be a backup to the EHS Manager and navigate Workforce as well as be the contact for the EHS Utilities.
• Be a backup to the ACT and help with authorized training.
• Be a resource for Brady with knowledge of lockout tagout.
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance

Qualifications:

• Communication and public speaking training and/or experience along with willingness to speak and teach a class in front of groups is essential.
• Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Computer literacy - Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Google
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Must be willing to work off shift when necessary. This may be for extended periods of time.
• Must be familiar with the use of office equipment such as calculators, computers, copy and fax machines, video recording equipment / cameras, and video processing with PowerPoint.
• Must be familiar with the use of EHS equipment, confined space monitors, dosimeters, Etc.

Education:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies:

• Manage Work
• Solving Problems
• Adapt & Change
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Learn & Apply

Work Shift

• 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.