EHS Technician

The Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Technician will assist in the administration of workplace safety to maintain a safe work environment. The successful individual will coordinate safety efforts and communicate details of safety conditions/behaviors with all levels of management. The lead candidate will support a culture of safety in alignment with the Parker Hannifin Win Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the department manager to promote workplace safety, environmental compliance, and established best practices.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing activities, meetings, and safety walks (GENBA) in work areas to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Conduct hazard assessments and make recommendations for appropriate personal protection equipment. Observe employees to determine appropriate use of prescribed PPE and equipment.
• Update job safety analysis (JSAs) as well as project specific safety plans.
• Coordinate training activities and organize training content for various department activities. Duties include coordinating training schedules, coordinating with third party training providers, and training tracking.
• Maintain EHS training learning management system database.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) internal database and safety label phrasing and formatting for workplace chemicals and finished products.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure proper hazardous waste management including metals reclaim activities.
• Monitor first-aid supplies and coordinate with vendors on stock and content.
• Coordinate with department managers regarding subsidized personal protective equipment (PPE such as safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear) for compliance to Chomerics requirements.
• Update Benchmark Gensuite, business information system to track key environmental data.
• Participate in incident investigations to establish root cause to implement corrective actions and safety measures.
• Support a behavior-based safety program to reduce incidents and drive engagement.
• Participate in safety meetings with associates to coach and develop project safety practices and requirements.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) / 2- or 4-year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent. (Preferred)
• 2+ years of environmental, health and safety experience
• Demonstrated competency in correcting safety discrepancies; data gathering; identifying root cause analysis; understanding and identifying data trends.
• Possess computer proficiency, knowledgeable with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations (OSHA/EPA).
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing safety a plus.
• OSHA 10- and 30-hour certifications (Preferred)
• Ability to multitask and work in a methodical, organized way.
• Self-motivated attitude with excellent work ethic
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker Chomerics, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world's greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees' well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you're looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can't wait to meet you!

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