EHS Technician

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an onsite EHS Technician at our facility in Greenwood, SC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $47000 - $69000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

In the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician role, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation and deployment of the (Management System of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health) MESH initiatives. This includes all EHS activities involving EHS systems and processes such as OSHA guidelines and EPA/SCDHEC environmental/permit regulated compliance standards, reporting and communication of EHS metrics, collection, organization of EHS action items, supporting EHS training initiatives, supporting incident investigations, and supporting site internal assessment activities. This position will support and promote a zero incident EHS culture throughout the site.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• You will contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all safety and environmental requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• You will assist with the implementation of MESH (Management System of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health) and will utilize MESH tools to drive improvements by participating in MESH Teams.
• You will work closely with management, engineering, and facility employees at all levels to facilitate, and/or assist teams in achieving department and plant goals as related to MESH, both safety standards and environmental compliance.
• Supports site and workstation risk assessment development at the location to identify critical EHS hazards and aspects.
• Supports assigned departments as main point of contact for EHS matters. Support includes driving incident investigations, addressing safety concerns and participating in CI events.
• Acts as MESH Champion Subject Matter Expert for assigned elements, addressing standing MESH assessment actions, and assists with driving ownership of MESH Program for other champions.
• Hands-on support of regulatory and MESH compliance through inspections and auditing. Leading and problem-solving corrective actions on basic findings and concerns.
• Supports EHS engagement through EHS initiatives and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.
• Creates training matrixes and supports training sessions to ensure that all training is defined, completed, and tracked in accordance with an annual plan.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and effectively using Eaton digital tools, i.e. Benchmark, EASE, MESHPrism, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, etc.

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed a two-year technical degree program OR completed Associates Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• No relocation is offered. Candidates must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC to be considered. Active-Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety industry OR an Associates Degree/progression towards a four-year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline, or technical field.
• Additional knowledge and/or experience participating in projects, conducting analysis for root cause identification, and understanding how to identify problems and reach resolutions is beneficial.
• Must be proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other database functions for reporting and analysis.

Skills:

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Must work somewhat independently and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
• Able to direct and influence others without formal leadership authority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.

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