EHS Technician

Essential duties and responsibilities: Issue daily work permits for contractors who will be working on site Required to inspect all areas before issuing work permits for General, Hot Work, Confined Space and Dike area entry, etc. Close out permits as applicable inspecting all areas for proper housekeeping Must be able to wear respiratory protection, i.e., full face respirator, SCBA and SAR Must be able to operate all emergency response equipment Required to be a member of the Emergency Response Team and complete and pass all emergency response team training Must complete and pass annual Emergency Response Team physical Must follow and enforce established regulatory, company, industry and customer specific SOP's Candidates must possess a positive work attitude, be environmentally responsible and safely conscious Must be punctual, self-motivated and have strong communication skills Required to do field inspections of all environmental, fire and safety equipment as directed Direct, assist and perform fire watch duties as required Monitor all work sites and report violations of Kinder Morgan policies, i.e., near misses accidents and injuries, stop all unsafe work if unsafe conditions are observed

Other duties as assigned
Minimum requirements: Education:High school diploma or equivalent Experience / specific knowledge:Knowledgeable about EHS policies, instrumentation, fire hazards, confined space entry, etc.Working knowledge of all emergency response equipment

Working knowledge of foam systems, fire suppression systems, fire pumps, fire alarm system, emergency response equipment Certifications, licenses, registrations:Must possess and maintain a valid driver license Competencies, skills, and abilities:High level of attention to detail

Strong work ethic and dependability

Must posses strong verbal and written communication skills

Self motivated with ability to complete tasks with minimum direction

Must be able to work with team, take direction from supervision

Must be detail oriented Physical demands:Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Ability to walk up and down stairs/ladders Working conditions:Will be required to wear PPE, steel toed shoes/boots, goggles and respirators

Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions will be required to work outside

Ability to negotiate uneven surfaces

Subject to background check and mandatory drug screen/on-going random testing Supervisory responsibility:None Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:Background previous Emergency Response Team MemberPrevious firefighting experience Other responsibilities:Other duties as assigned