Environmental Health, & Safety (EHS) Technician

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; EHS degree is a plus.
  • 1-3 years EHS support experience focusing on health and safety in mechanical installation and commissioning.
  • Completed OSHA 30-hour construction training.
  • Knowledgeable in OSHA standards and various EHS plans and procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams for data management and communication.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations in manufacturing and environmental management.

Responsibilities

  • Observe and communicate potential compliance gaps in mechanical installation activities.
  • Conduct compliance audits to ensure adherence to EHS regulations and client standards.
  • Review and approve safety documentation and permits.
  • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and organization of safety supplies.
  • Act as a safety liaison for engineers and technicians, providing feedback to improve safety practices.
  • Coach clients on safety performance and conduct targeted EHS assessments.
  • Track and resolve safety issues, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and comprehensive medical benefits including dental and vision.
  • 401(k) plan and life & disability insurance for eligible employees.
  • Limited benefits package for fixed-term employees working 20+ hours a week.
Full Job Description
ERM is hiring motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Technicians to support our key technology client onsite in Albany, NY. This is a full-time, dayshift, split-schedule (3 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off), limited-term role with a duration of 7 months.

The ideal candidate will have EHS experience with large equipment mechanical installation and commissioning activities in the semi-conductor industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Observe mechanical installation and commissioning activities, identifying and communicating potential compliance gaps, hazards, and solutions.
  • Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
  • Review, evaluate, and sign off Safety Review Board and Permit to Work forms.
  • Verify all Drager's and PPE is being correctly utilized, and shark cages are organized and secure with required supplies.
  • Be the voice of the engineers and technicians for safety needs. Escalate issues and provide improvement ideas and feedback to client on a weekly basis.
  • Support our client's desire to improve safety performance by providing field coaching and targeted EHS assessments.
  • Correct and track issues until closed. Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
  • Maintain accurate records and analyze data in Excel; utilize Outlook and Teams for communication, calendar management, and scheduling meetings.
  • Support and attend Safety Committee Meetings and Safety Walks as needed.
  • Support Emergency Action Plan and drill as scheduled.
  • Upon request by client EHS personnel, assist with near miss/incident investigation process.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Degree in the EHS field is a plus.
  • 1-3 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety and mechanical installation and commissioning.
  • OSHA 30-hour construction training
  • Understand and implement OSHA requirements, standard operating procedures, health and safety plans, job hazard analysis, emergency response plans, risk assessment processes, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams programs.
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.
  • Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Position requires the use of a cleanroom gown/suit as a part of the standard protective gear in controlled environments.


DESIRED:
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma safety methods is a plus.
  • Maintains OHST and/or CHST certifications.
  • Working towards certification as Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP) certification a plus.


Pay Transparency:

For the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Technicians position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $71,801.60 - $90,417.60, $34.52/hr - $43.47/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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