EHS Plant Technicican

EHS Plant Technician - O&M Power Plant

Location:

Pecos, TX. Work Model:
Full-time on-site presence.

In this hands‑on, field‑focused role, you will support daily EHS execution, regulatory compliance, contractor safety, risk reduction, incident follow‑up, and continuous improvement across plant operations, maintenance, outages, and high‑risk work activities.

• Support site EHS programs, procedures, inspections, audits, safety walks, and field observations to identify hazards and verify controls.
• Monitor maintenance, repair, outage, project, contractor, and high‑risk work activities, including LOTO, confined space, hot work, lifting, work at height, and electrical work.
• Support hazard assessments, risk reviews, job safety analyses, permits to work, pre-task planning, and stop‑work authority when immediate risk exists.
• Promote reporting of near misses, incidents, hazard observations, and safety walks; support investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow‑up.
• Track EHS metrics, inspection findings, trends, corrective actions, recurring risk themes, and compliance documentation.
• Support environmental compliance, including waste handling, labeling, storage, spill prevention, stormwater controls, housekeeping, and emergency preparedness.
• Assist with toolbox talks, safety briefings, training, contractor onboarding, orientations, emergency drills, and response coordination.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or related field preferred.
• 3‑5 years of EHS, safety experience in the maintenance, operations, construction, power generation, oil and gas, manufacturing or heavy industry, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, general industry safety practices, and applicable EPA or state environmental requirements.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, EHS documentation, high‑risk work activities, and safety reporting systems.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and support practical solutions in a fast‑paced operating plant environment.
• Strong English communication skills with employees, contractors, supervisors, operations, maintenance, and site leadership; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access, background, and safety requirements as applicable.

• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification, First Aid / CPR / AED certification, or ability to obtain.
• Experience with LOTO, confined space, fall protection, hazard communication, spill response, NFPA 70E, or electrical safety programs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT, or other environmental compliance requirements.

• Safety‑first mindset with strong field presence, practical problem‑solving, and genuine concern for employee health and safety.
• Clear communicator with attention to detail, follow‑through, and ability to influence safe behaviors.
• Collaborative, accountable, and able to build trust while promoting a positive safety culture.

Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.