EHS Technician 3

Lyten•San Leandro, CA

6d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician is a cross-functional, hands-on role supporting Lyten’s day-to-day environmental, health, and safety activities. The position handles routine to moderately complex assignments using a working knowledge of EHS practices, procedures, and compliance requirements, following established guidelines and direction from EHS leadership. The technician regularly works with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to support safe work practices, compliance efforts, and EHS program execution. During the first year, the technician will support an integrated safety program by assisting with safety committee coordination and workers’ compensation administration, providing basic safety guidance to employees, supporting regulatory compliance, and assisting with chemical waste handling and disposal. The role also supports environmental program data collection and tracking, including emissions monitoring across Scope 1, 2, and 3.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience; or an associate degree in one of these fields and 4 years of experience; or a high school education and 5 years of experience.
Basic knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices.
Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, or similar regulatory frameworks.
Experience supporting safety inspections and audits.
Experience supporting incident reporting and documentation.
Experience supporting EHS training coordination.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow established procedures and work independently on routine tasks.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of environmental health and safety policies and procedures in a startup environment.
Assist in conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs) and basic risk assessments for tasks and equipment.
Support incident reporting and investigation activities, including data collection and documentation.
Monitor work areas, report unsafe conditions or behaviors, and assist in ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Assist in monitoring contractors and construction activities to promote safe work practices.
Support coordination of site emergency response activities, drills, and training.
Assist with organizing and documenting safety committee meetings.
Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations through routine checks and documentation.
Support interactions with regulatory agencies by preparing documentation and maintaining records.
Assist in delivering and tracking EHS training programs for employees.
Promote awareness of health, safety, and environmental practices across the site.
Support equipment and process safety reviews by gathering data and assisting with documentation.
Assist with tracking and verifying corrective actions for identified hazards.
Maintain accurate EHS records, logs, and documentation systems.
Support preparation and submission of compliance reports, including HMBP and CERS.
Assist with hazardous material handling, storage, and waste disposal activities.
Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate observations to EHS leadership.
Build effective working relationships across teams and support a culture of safety.
Support safety committee coordination and workers’ compensation administration.
Support environmental program data collection and tracking, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions monitoring.
Provide basic safety guidance to employees.