This role includes hands-on fieldwork, documentation management, use of EHS digital platforms, and exposure to core EHS processes in an industrial environment. Key Responsibilities:
Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff. Perform bio-stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems.
Inspect, monitor and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits under limited direction of Site Manager or Program Manager.
Make addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides to fluid systems.
Report and interpret all results and usage on a daily basis, via report generation; initiates corrective action.
Properly maintains tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on all above equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. with limited guidance from site staff.
Assist in disposal of contaminated articles (i.e. pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives.
Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment; such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plan.
Has responsibility for general cleaning of oil storage rooms, laboratory, equipment and areas of the production floor (i.e. chipping, mopping, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.).
Support site staff general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.) Expected to work independently.
May work in manufacturing environment with union associates.
Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
May be required to operate hand tools, shop tools and equipment. May be required to operate industrial equipment, such as: fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers, etc.
May require working flexible hours.
Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.