Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Environmental, Safety and Health (EHS) Technician in Covington, Kentucky
Company Overview
Help us make the best golf balls in the world! From our Covington, Georgia manufacturing facility, we supply golf equipment to many of world-renowned golfers including Tiger Woods and Jason Day.
Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone Golf name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is headquartered in Covington, Georgia and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Our mission is simple: Bridgestone Golf serves dedicated golfers with superior quality golf equipment designed to maximize individual player’s golf experience and enjoyment.
Job Category
Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary
The EHS Technician is an hourly position and will be responsible for promoting a healthy and safe workplace. The duties will be accomplished by providing technical expertise to the EHS department, supporting safety training on safety topics, conducting regular environmental and safety audits, assisting in the improvement of plant safety results, helping to address any unsafe acts and conditions as required while encouraging active employee involvement in the safety process. Provides support to the EHS Manager by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities
Helps maintain and monitor the company safety and environmental programs.
Works in conjunction with the EHS Manager to ensure safety training is conducted as needed, for all regulatory and plant specific training including safety orientation for new hires, forklift training, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.
Conducts and reports findings of safety and health walk-through inspections/audits.
Assists with monitoring programs such as, but not limited to, heat stress, air, and noise surveys.
Works with the EHS Manager and Production Maintenance on risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards.
Assist EHS Manager, HR Director, and Director of Ball Production with the development of short and long-term safety objectives, targets, and strategies.
Responsible for maintaining hard copy and digital current and obsolete SDS files and associated manuals.
Completes weekly and monthly wastewater sampling which includes PH and flow checks.
Helps in the investigation of all accidents; compile and submit incident information as required by Company reporting requirements; ensure effective incident follow-up investigations, including post incident re-training.
Actively reports and investigates "near-miss" situations.
Regularly check for all general safety hazards, PPE, etc and report them to appropriate personnel.
Upholds the requirements under the Bridgestone Safety Fundamental Activities i.e., 3S, KYT, RA and Safety Rules.
Maintain inventory and control distribution of safety supplies. Conduct eye wash station checks and safety audits.
Assist in all regulatory and compliance inspections.
Will serve as a resource for all other departments as needed.
Works with employees to resolve safety issues.
Utilize development plans to grow safety and environmental skills and knowledge.
Responsible for assisting in other various safety and environmental activities and assignments as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have computer knowledge and skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint) and the ability to review and input data an develop analytical skills.
Basic EHS related knowledge on plant safety.
Ability to train others.
Must have demonstrated sense of responsibility, the desire to work with cross-functional teams, ability to lead through influence, demonstrated performance of past and present job assignments, and most importantly a positive, caring attitude with a sincere desire to learn and grow.
Education and/or Experience
Highschool diploma or GED and up to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, understand instructions, and interpret data. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from teammates, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write and report. Must have good communication skills. Ability to effectively present information to top management, and employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Prefer certification in safety/health.
Other Skills and Abilities
Experience in waste disposal, Government required OSHA, CPR, First Aid, Fire Protection and Hazmat preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to medium. Must walk plant area and could be around manufacturing equipment. PPE required.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.