Environmental Health and Safety Technician

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary：EHS Technicians perform technical duties related to safety, health and the environment. Performs initial evaluation of EHS related concerns and problems related to processes and equipment. Makes initial recommendations for further evaluation to improve EHS controls and solutions. Researches EHS recommendations to drive metric improvements and reduce hazards and risk. Coordinates EHS improvement projects with department leaders, Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Engineering to ensure business continuity. Performs EHS preventative maintenance and inspection audits of assigned equipment, in accordance with regulatory and Trane Technologies requirements. 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform initial management of change evaluation of EHS related concerns and problems related to processes and equipment. Makes initial recommendations for further evaluation to improve EHS controls and solutions.
• Institute team based care initiatives through engagement of front line leadership and department employees. 
• Develop critical inventories of RRI, lifting assessments, and cell risk assessments through engagement of front line leadership and department employees. 
• Facilitate cross functional ergonomic assessments and identification of workstation improvements. 
• Participate in incident investigation walk-backs, problem solving, team Safety Gembas, product team meetings, and new equipment reviews (risk assessments). Follow up on corrective and preventive actions to drive closure of incident investigations, concerns and findings (Gensuite A/I’s, JDI, 9 SPS, A3’s). 
• Assist Leadership Team with driving EHS excellence as a core value.
• Coordinates EHS improvement projects with department leaders, Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Engineering to ensure business continuity. 
• Perform EHS preventative maintenance and inspection audits of assigned equipment, in accordance with regulatory and Trane Technologies  requirements.
• Researches EHS recommendations to drive metric improvements and reduce hazards and risk for assigned product team(s) and facility-wide initiatives. 
• Execute daily MBWA (plant walks) using existing and new skills, knowledge and abilities to provide basic EHS compliance guidance and identify opportunities for improvement to Lynn Haven site employees.
• Implements EHS standard work using implementation guides and other available resources with assigned product team(s) and for facility-wide initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of hazardous and special waste staging areas, complete waste and storm water inspections and take corrective actions when necessary to maintain compliance and best practices. 
• Present EHS training to small groups for compliance, employee development and awareness.
• Assists with project management and oversees contractors/staffing for EHS projects. 
• Prepare basic EHS messages for plant wide learning and best practice sharing.
• Support and collaborate with EHS team on other routine tasks as assigned.
• Assist with OJT / On-boarding for EHS requirements.
• Ability to obtain Forklift Certification.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High School Diploma/GED required.  Bachelors degree preferred.

• Must be willing to pursue technician level certification, certificate or degree program in related field. Associate degree in Life Safety, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety or related field will provide a distinct advantage. Additional degrees and/or related coursework or experience will be considered.
• Must complete specialized training in: First Aid/CPR/AED; RCRA / DOT; HAZWOPER; Fall Protection; Arc Flash/Electrical Safety; Lockout Tag out for Authorized Employees and Hot Work within the first 12 months of hire
• Must be able to adjust priorities accordingly, without being prompted, based on risk and business needs.
• Strong capability with computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Must be self-directed.
• Must be able to recognize conflict and take appropriate action within scope of the role.
• Must be able to define problem areas, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Models Trane Technologies values. 
• Leads positively and optimistically.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Change agent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities as part of job and personal development.
• A successful candidate will be a hands-on; “on the plant floor” person who can lead by example to help drive behavioral change in the environmental, health and safety arena and drive results in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to respond to infrequent after hour emergencies.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter when working in a manufacturing setting. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. All individuals are required to wear approved safety glasses, with side shields, and steel or composite-toe safety shoes. Additional personal protective equipment is required in some work areas. 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.