EH+S Technician
On-siteLincolnton, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Monitor wastewater treatment systems for oil/water separation and pH adjustment, including daily performance checks, chemical replacements, sludge coordination, and regular cleaning. Perform periodic sampling to satisfy facility permits and preventative maintenance, while managing accumulated production waste from compounding, packaging, labs, and IT. Track hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation, prepare shipments, load trucks, and ensure proper storage and labeling in compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations. Conduct daily EHS inspections, spill kit maintenance, and equipment calibrations, and participate in near-miss investigations to develop corrective actions. Assist the EHS Manager with departmental duties, deliver training, and manage recycling containers to prevent spills. Operate specialized equipment and powered industrial trucks safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring full PPE and emergency response readiness.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- General knowledge of industrial workplace and associated environment, health and safety policies, practices, and regulations
- Experience with Industrial wastewater treatment by means of chemical and physical processes
- Familiar with dissolved air flotation (DAF) system operation
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment chemistry includes Chemically enhanced separation, acid/base chemistry, coagulants and flocculants, and solubility and precipitation
- Mechanical ability to assist with repair and maintenance of pumps and motors
- Hazardous waste management per US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery ACT (RCRA) regulations
- Department of Transportation hazardous material shipper certification
- Current First Aid/AED/CPR, Train the Trainer, and HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain
- Must be able to respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Knowledge of processes for continuous improvement such as six sigma and lean management systems
- Familiarity with machine guarding and control of hazardous energy standards
- Experience with confine space identification, permits, entry and rescue
- Knowledge of fall prevention and protection methods, aerial lift and ladder safety
- Powered industrial truck operator and ability to complete train the trainer course
- Knowledge of ergonomic concepts
- Capable of wearing tight fitting respirator and completing 24-hour hazardous material technician training
- Experience operating sampling equipment to include sound level meters, gas meters, and sampling pumps
- Must always present a positive customer service attitude
- Must be always professional in both appearance and attitude, able to work under deadlines, handle confidential information, give close attention to detail and accuracy, exhibit initiative, be dependable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Able to stand for periods of time on concrete floors, climb steps, ramps, and ladders in a manufacturing environment
- Wear personal protective equipment, safety glasses/goggles, protective clothing (gloves, lab coat, full protective suit), and respiratory protection (full face respirator or PAPR)
- Must be able to participate on the HAZMAT Team
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. on a periodic basis
- Able to manually move materials in containers up to 55 gallons in size
Desired Qualifications
- College attendance is desired
- Microsoft Office preferred
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