Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Company: Volt
Location: Poway
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Technician for a local leading organization in Scripps Ranch.As a Environmental Health & Safety Technician you will:

• Manage incident investigations and near-miss reporting. Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine root cause and makes recommendations for corrective actions to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.
• Acts as liaison to public utility, environmental and energy agencies.
• Responsible for the development, planning and implementation of environmental, health and safety policies and procedures for the site facility including PPE, chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention and building safety.
• Coordinates the purchase and inventory of personal protective equipment.
• Leads and coordinates business unit Emergency Response Team (ERT), Safety Committee and Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Plan.
• Review and facilitate approval of all changes to processes, new products, or new chemicals and compounds that are going to be changed or introduced in the facility using the Environmental Impact Review procedure.
• Prepares and facilitates the safety training program.
• Maintains required reports, applications, permits and documentation for regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Stay current on industrial trends, changes to government requirements, and company policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Supports and maintains records for all facilities related preventative maintenance and company vehicles.
• Supports contracts for EHS and facility services including building maintenance, construction, janitorial/custodial services, landscape services, etc. in compliance with corporate guidelines.
• May perform general repair and maintenance of building and grounds as needed.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.Environmental Health & Safety Technician candidates must meet the following requirements for consideration:
  • Vocational or Technical Certificate and/or training in related field and a minimum of 5 years EHS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Recent training in CA Title 22 Hazardous Waste Generator, DOT Hazmat Shipping, HAZWOPER, and Lockout/Tagout preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience to effectively interact with regulatory agencies.
  • Experience supporting EHS programs for a publicly traded manufacturing company is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success supporting EHS programs that support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
  • Strong communication, organization, presentation and project management skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels of employees and management.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and other applicable EHS systems.
  • General knowledge of skilled trades to support building maintenance operations.
  • Possess valid driver's license and clean driving recordPay for this position: $80,000/year Experience with the following is a plus:
    • Environmental Safety
    • EHS
    • Chemical SafetyAs a Volt field employee, you can take full advantage of our Better U Academy. Enroll in free online accredited courses built to advance your job skills. Volt's investment in you is real. We want you to grow in work and life - let us help you reach for more!Standard benefits offerings available are health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D and EAP. Volt is hiring immediately APPLY NOW Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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