EHS Technician | Ridgeview

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

The EHS Technician takes direction from the EHS site leader and coordinates all EHS activities for a particular area or Business Unit, ensuring that compliance is maintained with AFL and regulatory requirements. The incumbent evaluates and recommends solutions to EHS-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety processes and procedures within assigned location(s)
• Conducts investigations into associates' hazard reporting, suggestions and complaints
• Periodically audits corrective action implementation to ensure status is maintained
• Develops procedures and training for compliance with relevant OSHA Standards and company

EHS policies

• Creates, or develops training materials

• Assigns appropriate employee training and tracks completion

• Communicates completion requirements to affected supervisors

• Conducts or coordinates live event EHS training for affected personnel

• Manages recordkeeping, case management and documentation for all EHS incidents

• Assigns appropriate corrective actions to responsible stakeholders

• Periodically audits corrective action implementation to ensure status is maintained

• Deploys AFL corporate safety initiatives

• Coordinates and mentors site safety committees

• Participates in management meetings and initiatives

• Tracks and monitors key safety and environmental metrics

• Assists tracking as directed by EHS Specialist

• Maintains and reports location(s) environmental metrics - ISO 14001 objectives:

• recycling/reuse, waste, and utility data

• Manages location(s) EHS Pillar/Hazard Hound processes including corrective action completion reports

• Manages location(s) hazardous waste collection, storage and disposal

• Oversees site compliance management processes

• Conducts compliance audits

• Coordinate sampling activities and maintains related environmental data

• Records and assigns corrective actions based on audit results

• Communicates findings and corrective actions to location management

Personal Qualities

• Problem Solving - Excellent ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and provide suggestions for improvements or corrective actions
• Interpersonal skills - Communicates and works well with all levels of the organization; develops relationships with site to ensure their involvement and commitment
• Initiative - Keeps abreast of changing regulations and procedures; develops new and innovative methods for implementing EHS processes
• Autonomous - Able to set priorities while working under limited supervision
• Accommodating - Treats all associates as customers; shows a high degree of empathy for employee concerns and complaints

Qualifications

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience
• Requires general personal computer skills as well as the ability to use Microsoft Operating System and specialized EHS systems
• Possess the ability to conduct training groups of employees in a classroom setting with knowledge of adult learner teaching techniques
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of organization and communicate effectively to reduce or eliminate negative associations with EHS initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence co-workers for outcomes.
• Has participated and been a member or leader in an EHS Pillar or Subcommittee team
• Demonstrated reliability on attendance, quality, EHS, delivery

Working Conditions

• 100% onsite role
• Ability to work Modified schedule based on site needs
• Normal office and manufacturing facility environment

Minimum Education

• High school diploma
• 2-year associates degree preferred