Health and safety technician job description

About You
You're an objective thinker who understands the risks involving working with around Heavy Equipment and other industrial work. You have a keen eye for identifying potential hazards, and you like to work as part of a team to create solutions. You're looking for a position where you can work both inside and outdoors and develop into a safety specialist. You're not afraid to research solutions when you don't know the answer, including interpreting health and safety regulations. Training comes naturally to you, and you enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge and know-how with others.

Day in the Life
After grabbing your favorite morning beverage, you:
Start up your computer and formulate a plan for the day.Develop training items programs or material for the site with the assistance of the health and safety specialist Ensure proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is available for our team Communicate well with operators and technicians to ensure safe practices are followed Identify hazards and formulate effective solutions with the team Track training and identify trends Become an active member of the site Emergency Response Team and Safety CommitteeProvide sound recommendations to keep our site safe Assist in incident investigations and help in determining cause and prevention Conduct site inspections to aide in identifying risks and/or hazards to eliminate those identified Assist in site developed training programs when necessary

What you need to apply
Moderate computer skills (experience with Microsoft Office Suite)1-3 years of related experience preferred Willing to wear a respirator and/or PPE as needed Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening

For your hard work
Opportunity for professional growth Employer paid certifications and training100% employer paid medical for you Paid Time OffCash Recognition Programs

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Key Responsibilities
Conducts various inspections in line with federal regulations, safety standards, and corporation programs and policies.Assists in accident investigations and coordination of corrective actions. Conducts follow-up on safety observations, near miss reports and incident reports.Conducts/ assists with ICS New Hire Orientation of employees for the AMH campus.Conducts inventory of hazardous chemicals throughout the AMH campus and maintains the Safety Data Sheet database per 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard.Drives the execution and audits of crane and powered industrial vehicle inspection program.Maintains follow-up on Safety Committee action items, accident reports, near miss reports, and equipment damage reports. Includes entry of report data into database for trend analysis.Performs safety maintenance including maintenance of safety signs, other minor safety equipment and inventory of equipment.Assists in facilitation of routine training such as CPR, First Aid, Emergency Response, Powered Industrial Vehicle, etc.Assigns learning management system safety training and inputs training documentation into the learning management system in compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.Provides EHS support during 6S events, Job Safety Analyses, PPE Assessments, and campus projects.Performs annual review of Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures.Facilitates and supports quarterly waste shipments and maintains hazardous waste storage areas through weekly inspections.Assigns learning management system safety training and inputs training documentation into the learning management system in compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements.Maintains the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan and conducts routine inspections based on EPA and permit requirements.Creates, modifies, and troubleshoots security system functions at AMH campus using access control security software.Update of campus KPIs through Visual management boards.Assists in industrial hygiene monitoring.Assists in planning, facilitation, and follow-up of EHS engagement activities.Individual must be a visible presence throughout manufacturing and lab areas to continuously reinforce safety awareness.Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED is required. Vocational training or higher education in the environmental, health and safety field is preferred.Minimum two years' experience in safety and health compliance and/or five or more years work experience in an Industrial Manufacturing or Chemical environment is recommended.Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Must be able to work in a team environment and effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication (verbal and written), organization, and interpersonal skills.Experience in Emergency Preparedness Training and Emergency Response is preferred.Should have general knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RCRA and other applicable regulations and standards to answer routine questions and problem solve for multi-department functions.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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• HS Diploma. AAS in applicable discipline (Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Technologies, etc) a plus;
• Computer proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint;
• Competency in basic mathematical concepts and computations;
• Speak, write and understand English fluently;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with changing conditions;
• Organization and planning skills; internet research skills;
• Basic familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements applicable to an industrial petro-chemical manufacturing environment;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts and the functioning of tools and machinery;
• Any background in chemistry is helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 100 lbs. on a sporadic basis.
• Ability to perform physical labor as the job may require, including standing, bending, walking, climbing ladders, etc. This is a physically active position.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes and inclement weather when necessary.

Why Thatcher is right for you

· Competitive salary

· The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2020 marked the 47th consecutive year of maximum funding.

· Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Excellent career opportunities with a growing company

· A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.

· Thatcher Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Preference for Local Candidates

Contact Information:

• · Please apply online at ­­­­www.tchem.com/careers
• · Thatcher Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Education Level: High School and and/or AAS
• Job Type: Full-time Day
• Years of Experience:1-2 years

Company DescriptionThatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 14 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally. Thatchers diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win-win relationships and continuous improvement.