EHS Technician - 1st

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do.

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we’re looking for a  Environmental Health and Safety Technician to join our Athens team!

Job Purpose:  

Provide to all plant departments and personnel effective support, management, oversight and guidance in the areas of health, safety, environmental and security issues.

 

Job Duties:

• Monitor the removal of physical, biological, security, and chemical hazards.
• Provide training for employees on HSES policies, procedures, and legal and other requirements.
• Verify compliance with HSE requirements and ensure all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
• Manage the customer requirements of ISO-14001 and related requirements and advise management of non-conformances and corrective actions necessary for compliance.
• Manage participation in OSHA inspections (as they occur) providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identification of safety measures.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. 
• Act as an advisor to HSES team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. 
• Perform Risk assessments, Job Hazard Analysis, and spreadsheet management for presentation across management platforms.
• Oversee plant safety committee
• Perform inspections and audits to ensure compliance throughout the plant.
• Report and correct non-conformances by implementing proven techniques and action plan development.
• Document revision, review, and control

Proficiency in CPRO, EHSIS, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Plex

 

Job Requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant/applicable field preferred.

Experience:

• 5 – 7 years of experience in the area(s) of health, safety, environmental and security.

Special Skills:

• Must be proficient with PCs, Microsoft office, and possess effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

Sit with intermittent walking.  Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing and writing.  Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone.  Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.  Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week.

Customer Service:

Must provide effective support and assistance to all departments in the areas of health, safety, environmental and security; knowledge of customer requirements in the automotive industry, or metal stamping industry is helpful.

 

Job Scope:

Positions Supervised:  None

Number of Employees Supervised: N/A

Measurable Factors Influenced (budget, sales, volume):  Budget, tier one requirements, and on-time data entry.

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

Most Typical Problem:  Everyday issues in HSES field such as scheduling training for multiple shifts, etc.

Most Complex Problem:  Training, file management, and assessments for multiple shifts.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.