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With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

"We connect science to life for a better future."

LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry."

Job Summary (Basic Functions): LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for an EHS Technician to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The EHS Technician will be a technical function reporting to the EHS Supervisor or the EHS Director. The EHS Technician will perform inspection and data collection duties in support of regulatory and corporate EHS compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (including but are not limited to):

Safety Program Development and Implementation:

• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of EHS procedures and report findings as needed

Compliance:

• Perform routine patrols and inspections in support of regulatory and corporate requirements related to safe operations, air emissions monitoring equipment, stormwater and spill prevention plans, fire safety equipment, emergency response, wastewater discharge, waste storage and handling, etc..
• Communicate inspection findings to EHS Department Leadership

Communication/Coordination:

• Coordinate and/or perform safety validations of all new and/or modified equipment and/or processes.  Evaluate and identify areas of improvement from a safety and health perspective to ensure employee safety. 
• Effectively communicate guidance for the EHS Team, plant business production teams, production supervisors, and support areas, as well as EHS project teams.
• Support safety culture initiatives, implementing policies, training, and safety systems to reduce hazards and improve employee safety.

Emergency Response:

• Work with Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedics) to respond to acute medical emergencies. The work site will employee an Industrial Nurse to treat minor work-related injuries from a dedicated Triage and First Aid onsite room but may require field response to support local EMS.
• Participate in post-incident investigations to identify lessons learned and improve future preparedness.
• Ensure that the workplace has adequate resources, such as first aid kits, medical equipment, and communication devices, to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

• Communication Skills: Adept in both verbal and written communication, enabling the ability to keep accurate records, report inspection findings, and liaise with all levels of employees and contractors at the site level

• Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to make sound decisions that can significantly impact the environment & safety outcomes within their jurisdiction

• Technical Expertise:  Familiarity with the latest environmental & safety technologies and tools ensures that safety protocols are up-to-date and relevant to current industry standards.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years working in a technical role within an industrial environment
• Experience in heavy chemical industries such as glass or raw materials batch manufacturing, semiconductor industry, or pharmaceuticals.
• Able to sit, stand, walk long distances, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other garments as needed. This may include hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, full body gowns, hair nets, gloves, and hearing protection.

Work Environment

The working conditions (including the general work environment, and table with physical/mental demands) in this job description reflect the typical conditions you can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. LGCTA provides reasonable accommodations – appropriate changes and adjustments – to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening, enable them to perform a job, gain access to the workplace, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

General Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving sample of product, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.