Job Information
US FARATHANE CORPORATION HSE Technician in AUSTIN, Texas
Job Summary
The Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) technician will assist with management of the safety and environmental programs. The position will support HSE initiatives and inform management of critical issues. The technician role is a hands-on position that supports production and performs immediate corrective actions to mitigate risks or hazards in the workplace. This position is expected work on site during scheduled production hours. Primary responsibilities include promoting and implementing all HSE objectives including HSE programs, policies, and procedures with primary emphasis on occupational health and safety. HSE technician will work to assist in maintaining the desired safety culture of occupational incident/injury prevention.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations.
Assist with monitoring the facilities health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Assist with performing job safety analysis (JSAs) on all work processes.
Assist with safety and environmental audits and follow up on corrective actions.
Participate in investigations of safety and environmental related incidents.
Assist with proper removal and storage of chemicals and hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
Assist with incident investigations including root cause analysis (5 whys)
Collect samples and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental permits.
Inspect daily and annual safety equipment, including fall protection, fire extinguishers, safety showers/eye wash, First Aid kits and AEDs.
Assist with safety training including: LOTO, Fall Protection, Forklift, Arch Flash etc.
Assist with maintaining the facilities web based chemical inventory list and Safety Data Sheets
Ensure proper PPE is being used daily.
Assist with compliance and management system audits.
Assist with site Safety Committee activities and Emergency Response Teams (E.R.T.) as required.
Other assigned requirements as needed.
Supplemental Data
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must have a passion for and demonstrate commitment for workplace injury prevention and be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The incumbent will have general knowledge of OSHA regulations, standard safety procedures, and best safe work practices. General knowledge of behavioral-based safety programs is a plus. Timely completion and follow-up of assigned tasks and accurate collection and tracking of required data is essential. Provide support with ISO 14001:2004 certification.
