EHS/QA Technician

Company Description: 

Protec Arisawa is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) Pressure Vessels for membrane filtration systems. With over 40 years of experience in filament winding, Protec Arisawa is known for high-quality pressure vessels with leading technology. We have three production sites located on three different continents, ensuring a global presence, and providing our customers with reliable solutions.

Job Description: 

The Environment, Health, Safety and Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations related to health, safety and quality at Protec Arisawa. This includes conducting risk assessments, developing safety procedures, implementing training programs, investigating accidents, and ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety and quality regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

I. EHS 

• Practice safe working techniques and enforce the EHS policies, guidelines and procedures as set out by the Company.
• Perform inspections and evaluations to identify potential hazards, and ensure compliance with all applicable Company, City, State, Federal, and CAL/OSHA requirements.
• Manages the inspection of and supply of PPE and other safety related equipment.
• Performs initial and refresher training for programs to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates training with third parties as needed for additional training e.g., Fire extinguisher, forklift, CPR, Medical, etc.
• Tracks and manages training conducted for record keeping with HR personnel files.
• Manages training and compliance for HAZMAT/WASTE.
• Completes annual web-based reporting for OSHA/RCRA/CERS.
• Assist HR in the investigation of accidents, injuries, near misses and/or situations of non-adherence to policies and complete the appropriate 300, 300A, 301 reports as needed.
• Assist with the follow up after an accident, incident or near miss situation to ensure the appropriate corrective actions have been implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Perform administrative duties related to department records and files.
• Assist with the approval of Safety supplies and equipment for the company.
• Perform other administrative duties such as typing letters/memos, faxing, copying, and distributing items as needed.
• Attain knowledge to proficiently manage the following programs: Bloodborne pathogen, CPR/Medical, Crane safety, Electrical safety, LOTO, Emergency Action plan, Fire Safety, HAZMAT/HAZCOM, Fall protection, Hearing Conservation, Respirator, Machine Guarding, PPE, Forklift, Ladder, Spill Response, Heat Stress, Equipment Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned and as necessary.

II. QA

• Support QA Dept. and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain and improve processes to monitor document workflow performance, compliance, and reliability.
• Assist QA Dept in the generation of Quality reports.
• Assist QA Dept with Plant inspections on equipment and product.
• Performs other duties as assigned and as necessary.