EHS Technician I
About The Position
SEL is seeking an EHS Technician I to support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs that help protect people, facilities, and communities. Based in Moscow, Idaho, this second-shift role supports EHS records, compliance activities, hazard control, and accident prevention across the organization. The technician works with EHS professionals and employees to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and promote safety and environmental responsibility. The position offers the opportunity to develop technical knowledge of EHS programs, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing operations. The technician assists with chemical inventory and waste management records, incident reporting and corrective actions, hazard identification and risk reduction, and communication of EHS information to support continuous improvement.
Requirements
- General knowledge of multiple EHS programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs unassisted, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to sit or stand for at least 8 hours.
- Ability to pull weight from high or low places.
- Ability to differentiate color.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Nice To Haves
- A professional certification, such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or similar.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, implementing, and continuously refining EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including researching regulations as needed.
- Own and maintain one or two programs that support safety and environmental compliance and ongoing customer requirements or needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand problems and requirements, and participate in cross-functional teams to develop solutions within areas of expertise.
- Participate in internal audits and compliance inspections and identify actions needed to meet regulatory requirements and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Own or coordinate chemical inventories, safety data sheets (SDSs), scrap, and waste material management for manufacturing facilities, and assist with related recordkeeping.
- Participate in hazard control and accident prevention programs with the site safety committee.
- Facilitate incident investigations and assist with root cause analysis, corrective action evaluation, and implementation under general supervision.
- Assist in developing training programs that encourage a safe and healthy work environment.
- Counsel management and employee owners on safety management programs and practices.
Benefits
- Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
- 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
