Environmental, Health and Safety Technician

Ortec Inc is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Technician in Easley, SC. The role focuses on providing EHS support, particularly in Environmental and Waste Management. Responsibilities include training in EHS compliance, participating in safety analyses, assisting with hazardous waste management, and supporting EHS programs across facilities. The company values teamwork and offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a commitment to integrity and community impact.
Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company.
We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.
AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS
What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.
WHY ORTEC? The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made us a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work a company where we work as many, and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!
We offer an excellent benefit package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
Annual Anniversary Cash Award
Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
On-Site Nurse
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
401k with match
And much more...
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary role of this position is to provide environmental, health, safety, and security support to each Ortec facility. While heavily focused on Environmental and Waste Management, this role will also provide Safety and Security support as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complete required training in all areas of EHS compliance including but not limited to: RCRA, DOT, IATA, IMDG, Big Five (hot work, lockout tag out, confined space etc), emergency response, confined space rescue, first aid, forklift/manlift, respiratory protection, and behavioral based safety. Provide support for Ortec Corporate EHS programs by working with EHS Manager and Site EHS Analysts to ensure EHS continuity across the company Understand the basic principles of process safety management. Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Pre Start-Up Safety Reviews. Assist Site EHS Analysts with any follow-up on corrective action items. Participate on the emergency response teams and maintain HAZWOPER refresher training Learn and comply with hazardous waste management requirements and assist other employees with proper storage and handling requirements. Learn and understand wastewater requirements for each Site. Perform weekly and monthly wastewater sampling at each site. Coordinate submission of samples to the 3rd party lab. Fill in for Environmental Manager and Site EHS Analysts, as needed. Assist Site EHS Analysts with tracking incidents, observations, and PEAK cards in corporate EHS tracking system. Participate in the weekly safety and environmental rounds to ensure sites maintain compliance with required items, create action logs in tracking systems to close gaps. Participate in EHS audits and regulatory inspections. Assist EHS and Site staff with completing corrective action items identified. Learn and understand the Corporate Industrial Hygiene and Hearing Conservation Programs. Assist with employee exposure monitoring of chemicals and noise, as needed. Assist Environmental Manager with completing weekly hazardous waste inspections at each Site and identifying corrective actions. Participate in Corporate EHS meetings and calls to ensure Site alignment with corporate goals. Attend professional development training, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a EHS support role in manufacturing environment
Ability to work in US without Company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental, Health and Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences from an accredited institution
Experience working in a chemical production environment
Skills Ability to use Word, Excel, Power Point Adherence to Ortec's Guiding Principles (Integrity, Optimism, Honesty, Diligence, Stewardship, Humility, Shared Outcomes) Ability to communicate effectively with employee, EHS staff, and Site Management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
Stand O (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)
Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Reach Above Shoulder N (Not Applicable) Push / Pull
Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
Crawl N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Sense of Sound (Voice, Telephone, Equipment, Alarms) Sense of Smell Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Hard hat, respirator, safety glasses, safety boots, long pants, Tyvek suit, nitrile gloves)
WORK ENVIRONMENT Will work mostly in production, warehouse, waste handling/storage locations, and wastewater ponds; Some office work while seated at computer/conference desk; several daily walk-throughs and interaction with people in the Production areas, labs and office areas Production area is covered chemical manufacturing area, exposed to outdoor temperatures
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Salary: USD 48000 - 84000 per year

Experience: 3 years required