EHS Technician - Beaumont, United States - Iron Horse Terminals

Iron Horse Terminals

Verified Company

Beaumont, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Reporting to:
VP - EHS/Quality

Position Summary:

The position requires outdoor, in-plant work an estimated 50-75% of the time with an emphasis on field auditing and management of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities and job requirements include:

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

Learning and enforcing company health, quality, safety and environmental policies as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Auditing operations and field paperwork, including equipment inspections, requirement regulatory inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
Managing chemical and waste drums and totes, including labeling, consolidating, palletizing and readying for offsite shipment to include preparation of shipping papers. The ability to drive a forklift, use a drum dumper and physically manage drums is a requirement.
Managing inspection and repair of safety equipment, including rescue equipment, breathing air equipment, air monitoring devices and fire extinguishers.
Participating in job safety analyses and incident investigations, includingappropriate root cause and preventive measure analysis.
Coordinating and participating in site emergency, fire and rescue drills.
Aid in the development and implementation of the company's EHS and quality training programs, participating in regular safety meetings and employee training.
Aid in collection, sampling, management and reporting of environmental compliance information, including compiling regulatory reports and entering data into government databases.
Ability to respond to emergencies, including management of first aid incidents, and be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator, operate at heights and in confined spaces.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with management and employees.

Normally Expected Education and/or Practical Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent is required; relevant college experience or occupational training is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to handle outside working conditions is a plus.
Previous work experience in heavy industrial, petrochemical or environmental services.
Experience with OSHA, DOT/FRA, EPA and other applicable regulations.

Benefits: