Environmental Health & Safety Technician

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton North America seeks an EHS Technician to support daily Environmental, Health and Safety activities at Milwaukee facilities. You will help inspect areas, manage documentation, and promote a safe workplace with hands-on floor presence.

You will assist with safety observations, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and emergency drills, collaborating with EHS leadership to ensure OSHA and internal standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of combined experience performing risk assessments and/or incident investigation/root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs (lockout/tagout, confined space, flammable liquids).
• Analytical, leadership and project planning skills; strong communication with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day EHS activities across facilities, including inspections and training administration.
• Assist with incident response, data collection, witness statements, and corrective action tracking.
• Prepare and manage EHS boards, forms, and documentation; support emergency drills and preparedness.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Rapport building

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

EHS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the EHS Supervisor, the EHS Technician is responsible for supporting day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities across assigned facilities. The role provides field-level support for compliance programs, inspections, training administration, documentation management, and employee engagement initiatives that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

Under the direction of the EHS Supervisor, the EHS Technician is responsible for supporting day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities across assigned facilities. The role provides field-level support for compliance programs, inspections, training administration, documentation management, and employee engagement initiatives that promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. The EHS Technician serves as a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, assisting with inspections, observations, recordkeeping, hazard identification, corrective action tracking, contractor management, and emergency preparedness activities. The position supports the implementation of company EHS programs and regulatory requirements across three Milwaukee facilities while helping maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and internal standards.

Essential Functions

• Facility Inspections & Compliance Monitoring
  • Perform daily and weekly EHS walkthroughs in manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and office areas.
  • Conduct inspections of: Eyewash stations, Safety showers, First aid cabinets, AEDs, Spill response equipment, Fire extinguishers, Portable ladders, Emergency exits, Evacuation routes, Chemical storage areas, Waste accumulation areas, etc.
  • Verify proper PPE usage
  • Verify machine guarding remains in place and functional.
• Safety Observations & Hazard Identification
  • Conduct employee safety observations.
  • Conduct SAFE5 observations.
  • Verify compliance with Life-Saving Rules.
  • Support behavioral safety initiatives and campaigns.
• Training Support & Employee Engagement
  • Conduct toolbox talks and shift-start safety discussions.
  • Deliver monthly safety topics developed by EHS leadership.
  • Reinforce safety training through floor-level coaching.
  • Conduct practical demonstrations of PPE usage.
  • Assist with new employee orientations.
• Incident Response & Investigation Support
  • Respond to workplace injuries and incidents.
  • Secure incident locations.
  • Collect photographs and physical evidence.
  • Obtain witness statements.
  • Assist in incident fact gathering.
  • Enter incident information into EHS systems.
  • Track assigned corrective actions
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
  • Assist with the emergency drills
  • Assist Emergency Response Team activities.
• Administrative Support
  • Maintain EHS Boards
  • Submit EHS forms
  • all other duties as assigned.

Success in this role will require

• Candidates must have strong self-motivation and time management skills
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Local Regulations related to environmental
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to build rapport and work with a diverse group of employees at all levels of the organization and provide excellent customer service to our internal customers
• Ability to be flexible with respect to work schedule as needed (site is 24hr operation)
• Ability to manage and develop solid standard work practices

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, degree or certification in EHS related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of combined experience performing risk assessments and/or incident investigation/root cause analysis preferred.
• Three (3) years of combined experience in development and implementation of safety programs such as: lockout/tagout, confined space entry, flammable liquids handling and/or static management in a private, public, government or military environment preferred.
• Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed to meet the needs of our internal customers
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.