Shift: 6:00 am- 2:40 pm (Monday- Friday) Pay Range: $27.25- $33.00 JOB DESCRIPTION - Under the direction of the Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety, the EHS Technician would assist and/or organize the development and implementation of EHS related programs and systems (compliance/management, etc.). This position establishes and promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions, develops environmental protection methods based upon current industry technology & best available practices to ensure environmental compliance objectives are met, and recommends measures to reduce environmental and safety risks and the impact to manufacturing operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Assist with maintaining and implementing cost-effective EHS programs that ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and Wabash National policies relating to safety and the environment. - Assist with and maintain all required Environmental permits for the processes, equipment or discharges generated at the facility. - Provide guidance and support to management on EHS issues. Work closely with all levels of associates to establish, maintain and improve EHS programs. - Develop a thorough knowledge of equipment and materials used in the facility, including pollution control devices. - Promptly notify EHS Manager and appropriate operations Supervisor of potential enforcement issues, accidents or control device malfunctions. - Aid in the timely preparation of required reports to regulatory agencies as requested. - Develop and implement procedures/ SOPs to reduce safety/environmental risks and to address emergency situations. - Review materials used by manufacturing operations and maintains MSDS database. - Maintain a comprehensive and organized recordkeeping system so that the facility is capable of verifying compliance with all applicable regulations. - Ensure responsible parties are immediately notified of EHS concerns and action is immediately taken. - As appropriate/assigned, retain and oversee vendors/contractors dealing with EHS issues. - Attend training sessions/meetings/seminars to maintain proficiency in EHS areas. - Develop and provide EHS related training programs to ensure associate’s knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and requirements. Performing associate training as designated. - Assist with safety PPE selection and EHS/ Medical related routine supplies. - Fire Protection Systems operation, testing and record keeping. Implement elements of the WNC Fire Prevention Plan. - Assist with annual property inspections and record keeping. - Maintain fall protection equipment inventory. - Spill response and containment (as needed). - Assists with development and review of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessment procedures - Required to maintain First Aid/ CPR certification as act as a first responder at the site. - Drives/accompanies associates to local clinics as needed for medical/safety related appointments - Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Manager, EHS - Manage, deliver, & maintain operations involving paint inventories and associated activities SKILLS - Communication skills – verbal and written - Coordinate with supervision and other associates - Reporting and documentation - Work independently with limited supervision PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Squatting, bending, kneeling and twisting - Walking and moving as needed SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - Safety glasses with side shields - Steel toe or approved safety toe shoes or boots - Other department/job specific Personal Protective Equipment as required EDUCATION - High school diploma/ GED or equivalent relevant experience