The Safety and Environmental Technician is a key contributor to the success of the location's Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements mandated by federal, state, local, customer and company requirements.
Be active in the work areas with employees at all levels of the organization
Conduct training with other employees
Take ownership role in the SHE projects and requirements
Create and or modify work instruction, procedures and training documents
Stay current with new methods, techniques and processes in support of the facility growth
Will work close with outside entities on quotes, specifications, planning, delivery of services, training, audits and investigations
Assist in organizing and conducting OSHA training
Help develop and enforce OSHA policies site wide with active involvement in team activities
Be a valued point of contact for other employees helping them to be successful
Could be asked to be on call in support of the company requirements
Work with leadership to monitor compliance and identify SHE issues
Must collect, organize, evaluate data and develop logical conclusions
Will control the companies Safety Data Sheets and the tracking of new additions
Requirements:
Documented education, training, skills, and understanding of safety, health, and environmental practices
Minimum three years of experience
Must maintain confidential information at all times
Ability to obtain Hazwoper certification
Ability to be RCRA certified
Have or obtain an OSHA 30 in first 3 months
Have or be able to obtain Ergonomics certification and conduct assessments within six months of hire
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to differentiate hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable waste materials
Excellent computer skills to include report writing
Root cause and corrective measure investigations
Knowledge of workers compensation documentation and tracking, preferred
Ability to work hours necessary to support the company goals
Works with all other departments and company individuals in a manner benefiting Sypris
Must work well in a fast paced environment while being solutions driven
Will require handling of or exposure to chemicals used in the assembly process
Occasional lifting and moving of material and fixtures over 25 pounds and up to 40 pounds; infrequent movement of items in excess of 100 pounds while using lifting devices
Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screening required.
Sypris Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Sypris Electronics does not, and will not, discriminate against a person on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment), or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, in any aspect of employment opportunity.
Sypris Electronics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package upon date of hire including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company matching. We also offer a 9/80 work schedule.