Environmental Health, & Safety (EHS) Technician

ERM • New York, NY

17d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree