Safety Technician

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with third-party recognitions, supporting deployment of MESH (Management of Environmental, Safety, Security, and Health) element champions, and maintaining effective training programs to ensure EHS regulatory and corporate standards are consistently met. Support the EHS Manager in developing, achieving, and maintaining goals for site-specific objectives that align with corporate and business group EHS strategic initiatives. Facilitate risk assessments to identify EHS hazards and aspects at the site. Collaborate with the Site Safety Team and EHS champions to conduct annual evaluations of regulatory and corporate EHS requirements. Support efforts to ensure key EHS operational controls are implemented and that EHS-related actions are completed in a timely manner. Assist in the deployment of MESH and encourage and engage others in achieving site EHS targets and objectives. Support the development and maintenance of a site-specific training process to ensure all required EHS training is identified, assigned, and tracked to completion. High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years working experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Minden, LA facility (50-mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Associate's Degree from an accredited institution. Five (5) years of working experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Prior work experience in industrial safety. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Strong communication skills, bother verbal and written with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to engage in conversation with a variety of employees, contractors, guests, visitors, etc. in a positive and professional manner. Proven ability to engage and motivate employees in safety initiatives. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping and reporting. Encourages and promotes a positive safety culture through engagement, feedback and preventative measures. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Utilizes proper PPE (including protective eyewear, hearing protection, a hard hat and steel-toed footwear), safety equipment, and follows all safety procedures. Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, including cold and heat. Ability to work from heights. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to walk distances. Ability to bend, climb and reach. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses.