EHS Technician - Pomona, CA

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with accident/incident investigations.
• Maintain files and records pertaining to environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Absorb with the plant safety committee.
• Absorb with management, supervisors, and training technicians in preparing a variety of EHS presentations.
• Keep informed on current environmental, health, and safety regulations and legislation, and recommend policy changes.
• Conduct frequent EHS tours/audits of all plant areas and make recommendations for corrective actions for environmental, safety, and health concerns.
• Review the installation and modification of all equipment and processes for EHS issues.
• Maintain the plant fire protection system.
• Absorb with maintaining the plant EH&S database.
• Absorb with managing the hazardous waste program, including pickups, disposals, and preparing shipments.
• Conduct a variety of EHS training programs, including Lockout/Tagout and environmental training.
• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable EHS laws and standards.
• Complete various environmental reports in a timely manner.
• Support a variety of environmental projects.
• Absorb with improving the plant's recycling efforts.
• Absorb with activities aimed at maintaining compliance with the plant's environmental permits.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and assessments.

Major Responsibilities

• Interface with department managers and supervisors to reduce accidents, injuries, and property damage throughout the plant.
• Protect the environment while ensuring compliance with environmental permits and applicable regulations.
• Work with Division EHS to maintain an active Environmental, Health & Safety program.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all contractors, visitors, and contract employees entering the client site.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 3 years of work experience with Abbott or 2 - 3 years of experience in the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) field.
• A background with a Fire Department or Rescue Squad preferred for technicians focused on the safety area.
• Experience with Spreadsheets and Algebra preferred.
• Adept at using a computer.