EHS Technician bei Houston Food Bank

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EHS Technician, under the leadership of the Director of Facilities, is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs to promote health, safety, and environmental compliance. This role serves as the subject matter expert for facility safety, as well as develops, implements, and coordinates: 1) OSHA Compliance programs, 2) First Responder programs, 3) Emergency Response Plans and drills, and 4) related Safety Orientation Programs. 

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures all safety-related functions and programs meet or exceed regulatory compliance expectations.
2. Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement in regard to a safe work environment. 
3. Ensures employees, contractors, and vendors have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization.
4. Supports OSHA compliance, maintains accurate records, assists with personal protective equipment selection, and conducts compliance audits at HFB facilities.
5. Participates and supports all audits related to areas of responsibility.
6. Contributes to the development and monitoring of new programs, procedures, and training initiatives to improve departmental efficiency and service delivery.
7. Evaluates, analyzes, and interprets data on safety concerns to leadership, as necessary.
8. Assists in developing, updating, and following a written Handbook and Training Manual, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) for designated areas of responsibility.
9. Assists in the development and delivery of training, Continuity of Operations plans, and mock exercises to prepare the food bank for effective emergency response. 
10. Collaborates with Benefits and leaders on all work-related injuries.
11. Supports reasonable suspicion drug testing policies in accordance with established guidelines.
12. Supports all HFB department’s leadership and designees with the proper safety guidance and training to prepare, respond, and recover from an emergency.
13. During disaster response, assists with support efforts, participates in meetings, and provides safety feedback to ensure continuity of operations and compliance with the safety components of the Disaster Policy and COOP. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a closely related field 
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements
• Proficient knowledge of Occupational Safety and Environmental Regulations

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate ability to work closely with associates on sensitive issues regarding work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Ability to implement new systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Demonstrate team building, action planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Able to coordinate well with other departments.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization, and the ability to speak and deliver presentations to individuals and groups.

COMPLIANCE:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies, applicable federal and state laws, including the EPA, OSHA, MSDS, USDA & Texas health and safety laws, as well as grant and/or funding requirements or regulatory operating standards.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

COMPETENCIES:

Business Insight / Instills Trust / Drives Engagement / Optimizes Work Processes / Directs Work / Composure / Manages Ambiguity / Communicates Effectively / Organizational Savvy / Decision Quality / Manages Conflict / Presentation Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move about the office and around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write. The employee must frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse. The employee must occasionally travel to other sites for business. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans).

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis within our 18-county service area). 

This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events).

*Is legally able to work in the United States.