Ehs Technician

the LG Chem Family of Companies•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for an EHS Technician to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The EHS Technician will be a technical function reporting to the EHS Supervisor or the EHS Director. The EHS Technician will perform inspection and data collection duties in support of regulatory and corporate EHS compliance.

Requirements

Communication Skills: Adept in both verbal and written communication, enabling the ability to keep accurate records, report inspection findings, and liaise with all levels of employees and contractors at the site level
Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to make sound decisions that can significantly impact the environment & safety outcomes within their jurisdiction
Technical Expertise: Familiarity with the latest environmental & safety technologies and tools ensures that safety protocols are up-to-date and relevant to current industry standards.
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2+ years working in a technical role within an industrial environment
Experience in heavy chemical industries such as glass or raw materials batch manufacturing, semiconductor industry, or pharmaceuticals.
Able to sit, stand, walk long distances, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.
Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other garments as needed. This may include hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, full body gowns, hair nets, gloves, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor the effectiveness of EHS procedures and report findings as needed
Perform routine patrols and inspections in support of regulatory and corporate requirements related to safe operations, air emissions monitoring equipment, stormwater and spill prevention plans, fire safety equipment, emergency response, wastewater discharge, waste storage and handling, etc.
Communicate inspection findings to EHS Department Leadership
Coordinate and/or perform safety validations of all new and/or modified equipment and/or processes.
Evaluate and identify areas of improvement from a safety and health perspective to ensure employee safety.
Effectively communicate guidance for the EHS Team, plant business production teams, production supervisors, and support areas, as well as EHS project teams.
Support safety culture initiatives, implementing policies, training, and safety systems to reduce hazards and improve employee safety.
Work with Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedics) to respond to acute medical emergencies.
Participate in post-incident investigations to identify lessons learned and improve future preparedness.
Ensure that the workplace has adequate resources, such as first aid kits, medical equipment, and communication devices, to respond to emergencies.