EHS Technician

TerraPower.•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will support daily site safety operations by helping maintain safe working conditions through routine inspections, audits, and facility walkdowns, and by assisting with basic sampling and program implementation. The role also helps manage chemical receiving, inventory, bulk dispensing, and supports the hazardous waste program and basic spill response activities. The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will contribute to workplace safety through delivering training and assisting with investigations and corrective action follow-up.

Requirements

B.S. in Environment Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
0-2 years of related experience
Basic understanding of 29 CFR 1910 &1926.
First Aid / CPR/ AED Certification
Understanding of occupational exposure limits (ACGIH TLV, OSHA PEL).
Ability to wear all levels of PPE
Effective written and verbal English communication skills
Can effectively work independently or as a member of a team
High degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Passion working in a fast-paced Research & Development environment and communicating with a wide variety of workers with different backgrounds and knowledge levels

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 10CFR & 40CFR is a plus
HAZWOPER 24/40 hr, DOT, IATA, RCRA is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions
Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, eyewash and safety showers, AEDs, first aid kits, etc.
Perform routine inspections and audits
Support implementation of EHS programs
Assists with basic EHS sampling
Assist with the management of hazardous waste
Receive, maintain, and reconcile chemicals and chemical inventory
Dispense and bulk chemicals
Deliver basic safety training to workforce members
Basic spill response
Assist facility safety walkdowns
Assist in investigations into accidents, injuries, illness, or near misses