Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Merck•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety Technician (EHS Technician) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure that all equipment and processes meet business and regulatory requirements. This position is dedicated support for three Madison-area locations and one location in Verona. The role involves working with highly potent/hazardous materials, walking and climbing steps routinely, working in ambient temperature and humid environments, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving full 55-gal drums with a manual drum dolly. The technician will also don/doff and wear PPE, including emergency response equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook tools, Electronic Document Management Systems, etc.)
Effective oral and written communication skills
Mechanical and technical aptitude
Strong mathematical skills
Possess a high degree of internal motivation
Capable of multi-tasking while paying close attention to detail
Basic chemistry knowledge from work experience
Must be eligible to work in the US. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Responsibilities

Collect, transfer, package, and ship chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with regulations; manage packing area and maintain inventory.
Operate a pallet mover, drum dolly, or other similar equipment.
Train colleagues on departmental processes (hot work, line breaks).
Conduct incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and site metric reporting.
Maintain a positive, respectful workplace and exemplify MilliporeSigma values and high-impact culture tenets.
Assist in the implementation of programs to reduce risk to employees, contractors, and the environment.
Coordinate and participate in emergency planning drills, such as spill team drills, first aid team training and evacuation or severe weather drills.
Monitor EHS materials at designated locations (PPE, ergonomics, air quality, fire safety, waste disposal) and ensure PPE compliance.
Understand, apply, and document federal/state regulations; identify problems and implement remedies; authority to label and sign DOT hazmat certifications.
Manage hazardous waste storage and waste streams; operate related equipment (e.g., forklift) and support periodic site inspections and audits.
Support EHS programs and regulatory reporting (air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, TRI, Tier II).
Maintain calibration of EHS equipment and emergency preparedness actions.