Environmental, Health and Safety Technician

Environmental, Health and Safety TechnicianClub Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.General Job DescriptionEHS technicians perform technical duties related to safety, health and environmental compliance. The EHS Technician II is the functional leader that ensures the various tasks related to the training and instruction of all employees assigned to be operators of vehicles. This position will be required to be a certified trainer, ensures/verifies that all employees who operate or work near vehicles are properly trained, and ensures proper documentation will be maintained to ensure training is complete and current.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform EHS preventative maintenance and inspection of assigned equipment, in accordance with regulatory requirements.Seeks to acquire new skills and abilities in order to keep current on EHS requirements.Improve upon and develop EHS programs and supporting resources and integrate these procedures into existing facility processes.Provide guidance to internal customers on potential improvements.Assist Leadership Team with driving Safety as a value and encouraging employee engagement and ownership.Assist with EHS training modules and process for employee development.Conduct ergonomic assessments and identify workstation and process improvements based on data and ergonomic design criteria.Assist with Job Hazard Analyses and risk assessments.Assist with EHS data trend analysis, statistical reports and problem solving to reduce incident rates and environmental metrics.Assist with Sustainability initiatives including Zero Waste to Landfill and Energy Conservation.Complete environmental inspections and corrective actions.Maintain existing SDS system and ensure new materials and products have appropriate SDS that are communicated to employees.Track, maintain and close-out EHS related near miss reports.Participate in EHS Safety Committee meetings.Communicate EHS material through local EHS intranet site, articles, newsletters, signage, etc.Provide the general safety training requirement for the program.Monitor the effectiveness of the program by random audits of the daily inspection checklists and monitoring of equipment operation.Evaluate designated areas for forklift use.Must implement and administer the Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) policy.Verify that all employees who operate or work near PIV’s are properly trained.Maintain written records of operator training on each model of PIV and the name of the trainer.Maintain written records of the frequent and annual inspections performed by the PIV owner, including the date and any problems found, the date when repaired, and the name of the person performing the repairs.Maintain written records of the name and purchaser of each PIV.Make recommendations for revisions if necessary.Establish expected operating conditions for forklift and send to the EHS to review prior to operation.Ensure the department has adequate trainers to maintain qualified operators.Audit policy compliance on a weekly basis to ensure compliance Coordinate employee training, and certify that all operators receive annual training including, but not limited to, the items listed under the training section of this policy.Ensure that only trained and qualified individuals use PIV’s.Verify employee’s compliance with the principles and practices outlined in the PIV policy.Provide specific operational training for each PIV in their department.Observe the operation of PIV’s in their department, and correct unsafe practices.Training in Warehouse Stocking Standards (proper stacking, packaging, along with the storage racking inspection and erection needs)Initiates, recommends and provides solutions through appropriate channels and verifies implementation.Communicates with appropriate cross-functional team members to ensure processes are followed and any problems are resolved in a timely manner.Ensures all employees have equipment and supplies needed to perform the jobs in their areas.Safely operates assigned material handling equipment. Ensures that all equipment in use has been inspected and is in safe operating condition. Conducts layered audits on MHE on a weekly basis. Reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to supervisor and records as directed.Support and collaborate with EHS team on tasks as assigned.Assist with recordkeeping and other routine activities.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesWill be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.Must be able to work overtime as necessary.Qualifications for the JobEducation:High School Diploma or GED required, AA/BS/BA preferred in Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Life Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety. Additional degrees and/or related coursework or certifications may be considered;Experience:2+ years' experience in the EHS field.Must Complete required training to include: RCRA training / DOT certification, First Aid/CPR/AED, HazWoper Technician, etc. within the first 3 months of hire.Strong capability with computer applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.Must be able to recognize conflict and take appropriate action within scope of the role.Must be able to define problem areas, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Models Club Car values (Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation, Courage) in and outside of the workplace.Leads positively and optimistically.Self-motivated and flexible.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Strong problem-solving skills.Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities as part of job and personal development.A successful candidate will be a hands-on; “on the plant floor” person who can lead by example to help drive behavioral change in the environmental, health and safety arena and drive results in a manufacturing environment.Key CompetenciesMechanical and technical skills.Safety management mindset.Physical RequirementsRequires occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds.Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing.Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.