Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Primary Role in the Organization

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all NRI associates, while ensuring compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.

• Conduct associate training on a variety of environmental, health and safety topics
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and maintain their records
• Conducts and maintains Hazardous Waste Management training and procedures
• Conduct environmental, health, safety and internal audits
• Input and maintain all incident reports
• Assist with ISO 14001 activities
• Provide CPR/First Aid to injured associates, if needed. Take care of BBP's as needed
• Security Administrator
• Maintain Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT)
• Schedule, organize and arrange payment for Waste removal and EHS supplies
• Coordinate vendor (i.e. shoe truck, prescription eyewear) activities
• Conduct new equipment safety reviews
• Develop, implement, maintain and enforce company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct, oversee or assist safety inspections (Extinguishers, eye wash, light curtain)
• Assist with corrective action development and implementation activities (i.e. 5P)
• Oversee safety committee activities
• Support 6S program
• Support all international standard certifications obtained by the company, including meeting customer requirements, delivering intended process outputs, identifying and communicating opportunities for improvement and following all document control program requirements
• Maintain organization of Hazardous Waste Storage Building
• Insurance Claim Contact (Property, BWC)
• Responsible for conforming to the IATF 16749, ISO 14001:2015 standards, and customers requirements
• Any other duties as needed/required

A. Experience

• At least two years of related work experience
• At least one year experience conducting associate training classes

B. Education

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent Job Experience

A. Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit and perform data entry for extended periods of time
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to wear and work in respiratory protection
• Must be able to work around and with a variety of chemicals
• Must be able to work at elevated heights

B. Equipment Usage

• Computer Experience (i.e. Email, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, various databases)
• Basic Office Equipment (i.e. Copier, Telephone, Etc.)
• Powered Industrial Truck
• High Lift and Aerial Platform
• Confined Space Meter
• Anemometer

C. Mental/Cognitive Demands

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime at short notice
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and EPA regulations
• Working knowledge of Ohio worker's compensation system
• Ability to develop training programs on various environmental, health and safety topics
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritize projects
• Ability to work effectively under stress with short deadlines
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in work requirements or assignments
• Good public speaking (i.e. training) skills
• Good analytical and mechanical acumen
• Excellent attendance record

D. Training Requirements

• Maintain HAZWOPER 40 HR Certification
• Maintain RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification
• Maintain DOT Certification

• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• OSHA 10 hour Certification