EHS Technician

Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety and environmental programs that ensure a safe, compliant, and hazard-free workplace. This role provides leadership, guidance, and oversight for all EHS initiatives while supporting operations, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Compliance

• •Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• •Maintain and update EHS policies, procedures, and training materials.
• •Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments, document findings and lead corrective actions.
• •Oversee incident investigation processes, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• •Manage reporting requirements (OSHA logs, environmental permits, waste manifests, etc.).
• •Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and internal audits.

Training & Safety Culture

• •Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and supervisors.
• •Lead initiatives that promote employee engagement and strengthen the site’s safety culture.
• •Support and coach frontline leaders in enforcing safety expectations and safe work practices.

Environmental Management

• •Oversee hazardous waste management, including storage, labeling, and disposal.
• •Monitor air emissions, stormwater systems, wastewater discharge, and other environmental aspects as required.
• •Manage environmental permits and ensure compliance with reporting and monitoring timelines.

Emergency Preparedness

• •Lead emergency response planning, including evacuation plans, drills, spill response, and first aid preparedness.
• •Maintain emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, spill kits, AEDs, and alarms.

Continuous Improvement

• •Analyze trends in safety performance and drive initiatives to reduce injuries and incidents.
• •Support Kaizen/Lean/WCM activities where safety improvements are required.
• •Recommend and implement engineering or administrative controls to reduce risk.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• •3–7 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or similar environments.
• •Proven experience implementing OSHA and/or EPA compliance programs.
• •Demonstrated success conducting incident investigations and leading corrective action implementation.
• •Experience delivering safety training and working with cross-functional teams.

Certifications (preferred but not required):

• •OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.
• •First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• •Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant state regulations.
• •Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• •Ability to influence and coach employees at all levels.
• •Strong problem-solving, organization, and data analysis capabilities.
• •Proficient in MS Office Suite and EHS management systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• •Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• •Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.