Environmental Health & Safety Technician

$63,357 - $63,357/Yr

Johns Manville - Hazleton, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hazleton, PA

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician at Johns Manville is responsible for promoting and implementing safety and environmental tasks within the organization. This role involves daily plant walk-throughs, conducting safety orientations, managing safety culture initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The technician will work closely with plant management to support safety programs and foster a safe working environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company policies.
• Conduct daily plant walk-throughs and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist in analyzing incident trend data to determine safety initiatives or goals.
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires, temporary employees, and outside contractors.
• Conduct environmental and safety audits according to established schedules.
• Assist in managing safety culture and ergonomics initiatives.
• Partner with shift supervisors to lead 5S projects and improve safety performance.
• Assist in gathering data for environmental permits to state and local agencies.
• Conduct semi-annual storm water sampling and assist with environmental documentation.
• Act as an EHS liaison for facility department managers in the absence of the Senior EHS Specialist.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree preferred.
• Prior Safety Specific Training (OSHA 30 Hour, Confined Space, lockout tagout) or ability to complete within first 6 months.
• 2 or more years of experience in a safety and/or environmental role in an industrial setting.
• Excellent communication, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Analytical ability to assess complex situations and apply problem-solving strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Public speaking or training experience.
• Leadership skills to direct personnel and implement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program