EHS Technician

EHS Technician

Eaton's EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking an EHS Technician.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.57 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You'll Do:

Eaton is seeking an EHS Technician for its La Grange, NC facility. The EHS Technician supports environmental, health, safety and security at the La Grange site. Responsibilities include supporting EHS activities at the site, performing risk assessments, compliance inspections, design and/or implementation of EHS solutions; assist with internal reporting of EHS performance, communication of Federal, state and local regulatory requirements; closure of EHS and regulatory findings in a timely manner; and creating a strong Zero incident culture that engages employees throughout the site.

In this role you will:

• Help deploy and improve EHS programs that apply to the facility
• Create, coordinate and conduct EHS Training
• Support EHS manager with developing and conducting EHS training
• Participate and coordinate EHS Committee
• Assist with addressing and correcting facility EHS issues (as identified through Safety Improvement Opportunities, Positive Interruptions, GEMBAs and monthly safety inspections)
• Help manage and track plant EHS Hazard Identification programs (SIOs, PIs, monthly safety inspections)
• Perform workstation risk assessments and help to maintain program through annual reviews. Includes management of change process.
• Participate in EHS inspections and ensure all are documented as required by regulatory and Eaton requirements
• Educate, monitor, and train employees in safe work procedures
• Participate in the Ergo Committee including performing Ergo Assessments using Humantech analysis software
• Help maintain the EHS Compliance calendar and conduct required activities to maintain facilities EHS compliance
• Daily pre-use inspections (Guarding, PITs etc)
• Monthly Inspections (eye wash, waste, ladders etc.)
• Quarterly Inspections (Guarding, LOTO, etc.)
• Annual Inspections (Harnesses, self-retracting lanyards, etc.)
• Annual program requirements (ESWP, LOTO, Guarding)
• Participate in the investigation of employee concerns, EHS incidents, Near Misses, SIOs and Gemba findings
• Participate in weekly GEMBA walks
• Assist with communicating Corporate EHSA initiatives and completing required actions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• HSD/ GED from an accredited institution
• 3-6 months experience in basic EHS functions, such as include environmental, safety, health and security
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the La Grange, NC facility will be considered.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in EHS, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Six Sigma / Lean manufacturing experience
• Manufacturing, Distribution, HR, Industrial hygiene, or Occupational health experience
• OSHA 10 hour training certification

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must show a commitment to working safely, basic leadership skills, and history of integrity.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations or environmental compliance
• Understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root-cause and corrective action
• Solid ability to use Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.