Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: EHS Reports to: EHS ManagerPosition: Day Shift Position Summary: Supports the EHS team by conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with environmental and health programs. Key Responsibilities: Inspections & Audits: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly EHS inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas.

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    LocationBowling Green, KY

    Description

    Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety TechnicianClassification: Non-ExemptDepartment: EHSReports to: EHS ManagerPosition:  Day Shift Position Summary:Supports the EHS team by conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with environmental and health programs. This role ensures day-to-day safety practices are followed and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, with the ability to work 12 hour shifts.Key Responsibilities:Inspections & Audits:
    • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly EHS inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas.
    • Use checklists and digital tools to document findings and ensure timely corrective actions.
    • Assist in internal audits to verify compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
    Incident Support:
    • Assist in investigating workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses by gathering evidence and statements.
    • Support root cause analysis and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
    • Ensure timely reporting of all incidents, accidents, and near-miss events.
    • Utilize Dakota Software for incident reporting and data entry to ensure compliance and accurate documentation.
    • Assist supervisors and leadership with navigating and using Dakota Software as needed for incident management and reporting.
    • Participate in injury and illness incidents by ensuring all required workers’ compensation documents are completed by the injured associate.
    • Ensure the injured or ill associate is safely transported or escorted to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment.
    Environmental Compliance:
    • Monitor waste disposal, recycling, and hazardous material handling to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
    • Assist with spill prevention programs and emergency response for environmental incidents.
    • Assist with maintaining records for environmental permits and inspections.
    • Collect water samples from designated areas and prepare them for laboratory testing to verify compliance with environmental standards.
    • Complete daily environmental compliance audits in production departments to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
    • Document findings from audits and sampling activities and report any non-conformances to EHS leadership for corrective action.
    Equipment Maintenance:
    • Inspect and calibrate safety equipment such as gas detectors, eyewash stations, AED’s, first aid stations/kits and fire extinguishers.
    • Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure availability for employees.
    • Support PPE vending by assisting associates with issues and troubleshooting errors to ensure continuous access to personal protective equipment.
    • Maintain accurate inventory of all EHS-related items, including PPE, first aid materials, waste drums/totes, and other EHS supplies.
    • Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment with EHS leadership to prevent shortages and maintain compliance.
    • Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, carts) to safely transport materials and items as part of EHS tasks.
    Training & Emergency Preparedness:
    • Participate in emergency drills and assist in evaluating effectiveness.
    • Ensure emergency equipment is accessible and functional.
    • Complete all required training in a timely manner to maintain compliance and readiness.
    Documentation:
    • Maintain inspection reports and ensure they are properly entered into Microsoft Forms.
    • Prepare summaries from internal audit results.
    • Assist in tracking KPIs and generating monthly safety performance reports.
    Continuous Improvement:
    • Participate in safety committee meetings and provide feedback on improvement initiatives.
    • Suggest practical solutions for hazard reduction and process improvements.
    • Support implementation of new safety technologies and programs.
    Skills & Capabilities
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication.
    • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Ability to read and comprehend basic English
    • Ability to follow instructions
    • Ability to work in hot/cold environments.
    Education & Experience
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • 1–3 years of experience in EHS or related field.
    • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (preferred).

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