Environmental Health Safety Technician

Description

• Manage the employee safety boot program and the prescription safety glasses program.
• Follows established procedures and guidelines, sets priorities, and organizes work within general parameters.
• Track and follow up on action items to ensure the completion of corrective actions.
• Will assist as needed with the upkeep and use of EHS software systems such as Salus and Intelex. This may include data entry, data analysis, corrective action tracking, training employees how to utilize the software, and notifying employees and managers of outstanding tasks.
• Participate in EHS incident investigations and contribute to corrective actions.
• Assist in the development of EHS training programs and conduct training as needed.
• Provide EHS support to manufacturing, construction, and services functions.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses.
• Manage employee training and certification calendars, ensuring employees remain current with requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of shop locations and project job sites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and NELCO policies.
• Regularly operates a computer and standard office equipment, including copy machines, phones, fax machines, and printers.
• Operates industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and calibration of industrial hygiene equipment.
• Participate in EHS reviews of operations and project pre-mobilization meetings.
• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments and provide written reports of findings.
• Oversee the procurement of EHS equipment and supplies.
• Seeks assistance when faced with difficult or unpredictable situations; work progress is regularly monitored by the EHS Lead and EHS Director.
• Support project teams in developing site-specific safety plans.

Requirements

This position requires the ability to work both independently and under the direction of the EHS Lead and EHS Director. The EHS Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while supporting project job sites. This role may also temporarily serve as the onsite EHS representative at job sites as needed.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to travel 25-50% of the time and navigate construction job sites and manufacturing facilities.
• Light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Ability to operate basic machinery and tools in routine situations; specialized training is not required.
• Must be able to research and interpret federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Required to use or wear personal safety equipment, including job site PPE such as long pants, safety-toed boots, safety glasses, a helmet, a safety vest, and hearing protection.
• While some tasks are sedentary, the role requires periods of standing and moving throughout the premises.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time.
• Primarily operates in a clerical office setting with a moderate noise level.
• Must be able to interact effectively with employees at all levels and external customers.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites, including safety-toe work boots, safety glasses, a safety helmet, long pants, and hearing protection.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with industrial hygiene air sampling equipment and methods.
• Bachelor of Science degree in EHS or a related field preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to access and navigate construction job sites to perform industrial hygiene surveys, inspections, and employee training.

Benefits

• Compensation for this position ranges from $50,000 to $60,000, based on the candidate’s experience and background.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance