Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Apply for the Environmental Health & Safety Technician position at Corning Incorporated.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Scope Of Position

Assist in implementing safety and environmental systems and support training programs in conjunction with site safety leadership. Investigate accidents and follow‑up with corrective actions. Integrate loss control programs to meet and exceed requirements of all legally required regulations.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Ensure plant is compliant with all OSHA and safety/environmental regulatory codes
• Assist in developing and implementing systems that will ensure compliance with all Safety and Health regulations
• Track incident and accident investigations and provide follow‑up by ensuring corrective actions have been implemented and are effective
• Conduct/Assist/Arrange fork truck training, LOTO, hazardous materials, spill cleanup, Safety, ISO 14001, Contractor Safety orientations, and New Hire Orientations for EHS
• Work closely with engineering/maintenance to design and implement safety devices or work practices on new processes and equipment coming into the plant
• Provide leadership to the plant wide Safety Steering Committee and departmental safety teams
• Collaborate with Team Leaders/Section Supervisor/Managers to perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or other required changes to existing operating procedures
• Collect, analyze and present legally required data.
• Coordinate reporting system so that all legally required documents are filed timely and are accurate
• Hazardous waste registration, control and labeling
• Collect production information to prepare environmental annual report to the government
• Collect production information related with environmental aspects (ISO 14001)
• Assist with E&S audits, action plans and follow‑up

Project Tasks

• Assist in facilitating all emergency response activities and ensure systems are in place and ready for all emergency situations. Participate as a member of the hazardous materials spill team and fire brigade.
• Develop and document an ergonomic program that can be applied plant wide.
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene survey for air sampling and noise level and communicate results with any required corrective actions.
• Act as a liaison with divisional and corporate safety management services.

Equipment Used

Computer systems, OSHA handbook, Federal Register, spill cleanup equipment (personal protective equipment), dosimeter, various mechanical or process interface systems which support safety concerns in production areas (example: laser classification system, etc.).

Travel Requirements

5%

Hours Of Work / Work Schedule / Flex‑time

8 am – 5 pm with flexibility to detail.

Required Education

• Associate’s Degree (AS/AAS) in Environmental Health & Safety or 1+ years of Manufacturing Experience.

Preferred Education, Years and Area of Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 3+ years in Environmental Health & Safety or relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Excellent service attitude and high urgency sense
• Demonstrate drive and commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex problems
• Ability to change priorities and tasks as necessary
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Soft Skills (Communication / Team / Leadership)

• Fluent in English
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to work in a team environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $57,947.00 – $79,678.00 assuming full‑time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

Corning offers you the total package. Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits…