EHS Technician

Location: Norfolk
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description The Environmental Health & Safety Technician will coordinate the activities of the site in regard to EHS, ensuring that Production, Maintenance and other shop floor activities are harmonized with EHS and Compliance guidelines. Key Characteristics (Highlight characteristics required to succeed in the role) • Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations. • Provide EHS input to Plant Management. • Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. • Participate in and complete company required training programs. • Support the development, implementation, and assessment of the safety systems. Activities include, but are not limited to, the assessment of site safety needs; development of practical, effective solutions to those needs; aiding the implementation of solutions (including training) and assessing the effectiveness of the solutions. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide leadership, technical support, training, and project management for the development of plant-wide environmental, health, and safety programs. • Assure interface and integration between assigned business teams and business-level EHS groups. • Interact with diverse teams of production/maintenance and management employees. Build positive relationships with all team members. • Integrate safety and care for employee health and safety, as well as the environment compliance, into all aspects of managing the business. • Develop and deliver safety-related training programs. These may include classroom and field training as well as one-to-one training with individuals. • Support employee involvement in safety initiatives. Activities may include being a contact for site safety teams and attending safety team meetings as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Assist with the development and execution of EHS annual plans, as well as framework ownership. • Provide technical resources, EHS data analysis, and interpretation of regulations. • Works closely with Element owners to become knowledgeable and guide shop floor activities harmonizing EHS and compliance. • Creates, writes and reviews SRA's. Educates employees on SRA's and procedures prior to commencing work. • Provide guidance related to health and safety issues. Interact and work with the production, maintenance, and engineering departments to provide technical support related to regulatory compliance and the development of practical solutions related to safety, industrial hygiene, training, fire protection, emergency management, and recordkeeping. • Develop a strong knowledge of safety regulations and industry best practices. • Assist in the assurance that the site complies with applicable regulatory requirements. • Develop and maintain site safety policy and procedure and ensure regulatory compliance. • Conduct site audits. • Lead safety teams in resolving safety concerns. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Ability to meet all customer site requirements. Qualifications Education & Experience Required: • High School Diploma / GED / Home School Certification OR international equivalent 2 years' experience of EHS service or equivalent in an industrial environment. • Valid Driver's License Preferred (if applicable): • Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Additional Information • Ability to travel within the region as needed As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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