EHS Safety Technician

Safety Technician Position Summary The Safety Technician supports the Environmental Health & Safety EHS program by promoting a safe workplace ensuring compliance with OSHA and company requirements conducting safety inspections supporting employee training investigating incidents and driving continuous improvement in safety performance This position works closely with operations maintenance and leadership teams to identify hazards and reduce workplace risks Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safety Compliance Conduct routine facility and workplace safety inspectionsIdentify unsafe conditions and behaviors and recommend corrective actionsEnsure compliance with OSHA environmental and company safety policiesAssist with regulatory inspections and auditsMaintain safety records permits and documentationIncident Investigation Assist in investigating injuries near misses property damage and environmental incidentsParticipate in root cause analysis and corrective action developmentTrack corrective actions to completionPrepare incident reports and maintain investigation recordsTraining and Employee Engagement Deliver safety orientation for new employeesConduct safety training on topics includingLockoutTagout LOTOPPE requirementsHazard CommunicationForklift SafetyEmergency ResponseErgonomicsFire SafetyFacilitate toolbox talks and safety meetingsPromote employee participation in safety programs and committeesHazard Identification and Risk Reduction Perform Job Safety Analyses JSA and risk assessmentsAssist departments in developing safe work proceduresMonitor implementation of corrective and preventive actionsSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safetyEmergency Preparedness Assist with emergency response planningCoordinate drills and evacuation exercisesMaintain emergency equipment inspection recordsSupport first aid AED and fire protection programsQualifications Education Associate degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Health & Safety Industrial Technology or related field preferredEquivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredExperience 2 years of manufacturing distribution warehouse or industrial safety experience preferredExperience working in OSHA regulated facilitiesKnowledge and Skills Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standardsUnderstanding of incident investigation and root cause analysisStrong communication and training skillsAbility to audit facilities and identify hazardsProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsStrong organizational and documentation skillsPreferred Certifications OSHA 30 Hour General IndustryCertified Safety Professional CSP candidateAssociate Safety Professional ASPFirst AidCPRAED InstructorForklift Trainer CertificationPhysical Requirements Ability to walk production and warehouse areas for extended periodsAbility to climb stairs ladders and access equipment platformsAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 poundsAbility to wear required PPE including safety glasses hearing protection steel toe footwear and respiratory protection when required