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Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products · kobeal.com
Bowling Green
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Environmental health and safety technician.

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30 d ago · posted 2026-09-01
Location
Bowling Green, KY

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Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Department: EHS Reports to: Senior Safety Engineer Position: Night Shift Position Summary: Supports the EHS team by conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with environmental and health programs. This role ensures day-to-day safety practices are followed and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Inspections & Audits: • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly EHS inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas. • Use checklists and digital tools to document findings and ensure timely corrective actions. • Assist in internal audits to verify compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Incident Support: • Assist in investigating workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses by gathering evidence and statements. • Support root cause analysis and help implement corrective and preventive actions. • Ensure timely reporting of all incidents, accidents, and near-miss events. • Utilize Dakota Software for incident reporting and data entry to ensure compliance and accurate documentation. • Assist supervisors and leadership with navigating and using Dakota Software as needed for incident management and reporting. • Participate in injury and illness incidents by ensuring all required workers’ compensation documents are completed by the injured associate. • Ensure the injured or ill associate is safely transported or escorted to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment. Environmental Compliance: • Monitor waste disposal, recycling, and hazardous material handling to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. • Assist with spill prevention programs and emergency response for environmental incidents. • Assist with maintaining records for environmental permits and inspections. • Collect water samples from designated areas and prepare them for laboratory testing to verify compliance with environmental standards. • Complete daily environmental compliance audits in production departments to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. • Document findings from audits and sampling activities and report any non-conformances to EHS leadership for corrective action. Equipment Maintenance: • Inspect and calibrate safety equipment such as gas detectors, eyewash stations, AED’s, first aid stations/kits and fire extinguishers. • Maintain inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure availability for employees. • Support PPE vending by assisting associates with issues and troubleshooting errors to ensure continuous access to personal protective equipment. • Maintain accurate inventory of all EHS-related items, including PPE, first aid materials, waste drums/totes, and other EHS supplies. • Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment with EHS leadership to prevent shortages and maintain compliance. • Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, carts) to safely transport materials and items as part of EHS tasks. Training & Emergency Preparedness: • Participate in emergency drills and assist in evaluating effectiveness. • Ensure emergency equipment is accessible and functional. • Complete all required training in a timely manner to maintain compliance and readiness. Documentation: • Maintain inspection reports and ensure they are properly entered into Microsoft Forms. • Prepare summaries from internal audit results. • Assist in tracking KPIs and generating monthly safety performance reports. Continuous Improvement: • Participate in safety committee meetings and provide feedback on improvement initiatives. • Suggest practical solutions for hazard reduction and process improvements. • Support implementation of new safety technologies and programs. Skills & Capabilities • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to read and comprehend basic English • Ability to follow instructions • Ability to work in hot/cold environments. Education & Experience • High school diploma or equivalent. • 1–3 years of experience in EHS or related field. • OSHA 10-Hour Certification (preferred).

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