Plant Fire & Safety Technician

Job Purpose:

Support plant and safety management to ensure compliance with establishedfireand safety policies and procedures. Perform tasks to implement policies and procedures.

We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Communicate plant health and safety policies and procedures to staff, providing advice and guidance to employees on the interpretation and implementation of fire and safety policies
• Participate with Safety or EHS Manager in monitoring and controlling LP’s fire and safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State codes and regulations
• Perform fire and safety inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with LP’s policies, procedures, regulations and standards
• Assist supervisors and managers to resolve fire and safety issues. Refer complex problems to more experienced staff as necessary
• Train and monitor employees in the proper use of fire and safety protective equipment
• Ensure the availability and readiness of fire and safety prevention equipment and protective clothing and devices
• Conduct and maintain records of regularly scheduled tests of fire and safety equipment
• Maintain fire and safety records and training records for individual employees
• Work with senior staff to review and analyze the effectiveness of current fire and safety programs
• Report non-compliance or hazardous conditions and suggest remedies
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous and fire and smoke incidents in the facility

What do I need to be successful?

• 1 to 2 years related experience
• General work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous exposure to plant health and safety policies, procedures and administration preferred
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform responsibilities of position
• Knowledge of federal, state and local industrial health, safety, fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies
• Ability to learn new policies and procedures and to communicate and encourage support from plant employees
• Ability to coordinate activities affecting diverse groups of employees
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent