Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician at Vallourec in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure consistent adherence to, and execution of, Company safety and environmental standards.


• Provide technical support in management of EHS related topics including: Lockout, Confined Space, Emergency Response, Hazard Communication, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Equipment, Cardinal Safety Rules, Waste Management, Spill Response, Storm Water etc.


• Perform onsite safety audits of employees, processes, contractors, vendors, etc.


• Recognize process safety conditions and coach operations staff accordingly.


• Manage HSE incident investigations and reporting, including root cause analysis, development of corrective action strategies, maintaining statistical information, recommending program revisions as appropriate and issue required reports to Management.


• Provide technical support and problem solving in troubleshooting safety and environmental issues


• Coordinate and instruct safety-related training classes, and act as subject matter expert for Safety meetings.


• Vendor interface for company policy communications & expectations


• Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies always.


• Always know and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations.


• Assist in writing technical and management systems reports and documents


• Establish and maintain EHS controls and documentation procedures


• Assist with internal compliance audits and program evaluations


• Oversee department sub-contractor support as needed


• Support the EHS department as a valuable and knowledgeable resource


• May conduct other tasks as required

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• HSE regulatory knowledge


• Environmental regulatory knowledge


• Outstanding communication skills


• Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects


• Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Science degree in Safety or any HSE-related discipline


• First responder/CPR trained (desired)


• Experience with OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits (desired)


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety experience preferred


• Experience working within manufacturing industry preferred


• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

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