EHS/Facilities Maintenance
Erdrich
The EHS/Facilities Maintenance supports the EHS & Facilities Manager in implementing and maintaining programs that ensure environmental compliance, workplace safety, and efficient facility operations. This role contributes to a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment by assisting with audits, documentation, preventive maintenance coordination, safety training, and the daily operational needs of the facility.
Environmental Health & Safety Support
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.
- Support safety initiatives including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Participate in safety committee meetings, emergency response planning, and hazard identification processes.
- Conduct or support training on safety topics such as PPE usage, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, SDS awareness, and other required topics.
- Maintain safety documentation, training records, safety data sheets (SDS), and EHS inspection logs.
- Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and follow-up actions.
Facilities & Maintenance Coordination
- Coordinate facility maintenance tasks, including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and structural upkeep, by working with internal maintenance teams and external contractors.
- Maintain facility records such as preventive maintenance schedules, equipment inspection logs, and service agreements.
- Support the management of utilities, janitorial services, waste disposal, pest control, and security systems.
- Assist in capital project coordination (facility upgrades, office moves, layout changes).
- Monitor and report facility issues, responding to employee work requests and escalating items when needed.
Administrative & Compliance Support
- Prepare reports and documentation related to EHS metrics, facility performance, and maintenance activities.
- Track and maintain EHS supplies and PPE inventory.
- Coordinate facility inspections, safety walkthroughs, and compliance checks.
- Ensure signage, evacuation maps, and safety labels are up to date and compliant.
Competencies:
(Special Authorizations)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with varying priorities.
Responsibility:
(Area)
- Responsible for assistance in keeping compliance with all company policy principles and regulations on Environmental, Health, Safety, and Facilities.
Professional /Job experience:
- Specialist in the field of environmental protection / work safety
- Good PC knowledge (MS Office)
- Strong commercial and technical expertise
- Ability to learn and take directions from current Specialist Knowledge in the field
Required Training:
- Associate degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Facilities Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably automotive.
- Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is required.
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems and facility operations is preferred
Personal skills required:
- Self Confidence
- Ability to think analytically.
- Strong integrity, credibility.
- Logical and precise thinking.
- Ability to understand operational correlations / processes and to act appropriately.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to think and act economically and to deal responsibility with resources.
- Strong co-operation and target-oriented thinking.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to wear required PPE and navigate the manufacturing floor regularly.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in both office and production settings. The role may involve exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and environmental hazards typical of a manufacturing plant.