Manufacturing EHS Technician

Job description

3438343
Additional Cities

South Plainfield
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New Jersey
Postal Code

07080-2402
Role Summary/Purpose

This position is responsible for conducting Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) activities, under the direction and supervision of the site EHS leader on the manufacturing floor. The primary focus is to conduct EHS inspections, maintain EHS recordkeeping systems, conduct or assist with EHS employee site trainings, and participate in other EHS program activities to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance in the manufacturing environment.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Maintain all required records and documentation.

·  Assist EHS team in data trending and analysis.

·  Own or actively participate in one or more Enviromental Health & Safety (EHS) Framework Element.

·  Facilitate site specific Enviromental Health & Safety (EHS) Training requirments.

·  Supply, operate, and maintain personal protective equipment and ensure availability of safety supplies and PPE equipment.

·  Verify that safety equipment such as Dosimetry and PPE are available to employees, and monitor their use of such equipment to ensure proper fit and use.

·  Prepare and calibrate equipment used to collect and analyze samples.

·  Test workplace for environmental hazards such as exposure to radiation, chemical and biological hazards, and excessive noise.

·  Prepare and review specifications and orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.

·  Report the results of environmental contaminant analyses, and recommend corrective measures to be applied.

·  Conduct worker studies in order to prevent instances of disease or illness in job related functions. EHS Element 6 Accident Investigation has a formal process for reporting, investigating and follow-up of any injury/illness in conjuction with the EHS Department.

·  Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with site licensing requirements.

·  Test workplace for environmental hazards such as exposure to radiation, chemical and biological hazards, and excessive noise.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School diploma or equivalent

·  1 year of experience understanding EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.

·  Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Desired Characteristics

·  Education – 2 or 4 year post-secondary degree, with coursework in occupational and environmental safety and health

·  Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

·  Previous EHS Training 4. EHS certificates
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New Jersey
Primary City

South Plainfield