The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician will assist with management of the safety and environmental programs. The position will support EHS initiatives and inform management of critical issues. The technician role is a hands-on position that supports production and performs immediate corrective actions to mitigate risks or hazards in the workplace. This position is expected work on site at the Vallourec Tube-Alloy facility in Houston (Richey Rd.) during scheduled production hours.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations
Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies always.
Maintain records associated with environmental and safety regulations and standards and company management system
Participate in investigations of safety and environmental related incidents
Ensure proper removal and storage of chemicals and hazardous materials
Participate in the review and update of policies, procedures, and programs
Collect samples and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental permits
Facilitate and arrange safety and environmental related training for employees and contractors
Evaluate the effectiveness of EHS policies and practices
Responsible for new hire orientation, safety training, and contractor management
LOTO program
Chemical storage and compliance
Maintain safety KPIs and lead incident investigations
Ensure proper PPE is being used
Ensure SDS logs are uploaded, and Risk Assessments are completed in Quarks
Support compliance and management system audits
Other assign requirements as needed
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, standards and best practices
Effective communication skills; ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization with confidence, respect and integrity
Ability to analyze information, solve problems, work in a team environment as well as on your own, prioritize tasks & projects, mange time effectively and function effectively in stressful situations
Experience with 5S, continuous improvement processes and/or ISO management systems strongly preferred
Bilingual a plus
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree or 2 years’ experience Military Field Medic
OSHA10
First responder/CPR trained
Experience working within a manufacturing industry (preferred)
