Environmental Health & Safety Technician I

Indium Corporation•New Hartford, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Technician I is responsible for providing support to programs related to health, safety, and environmental issues under the direction of EHS staff. The EHS Technician I will assist in the training of Indium Corporation staff while also maintaining compliance with all industry and regulatory programs and systems. The EHS Technician I is an entry-level role that is often supervised and directed.

Requirements

Associate degree in Industrial Safety, Sustainability, Environmental, or any technology is preferred, or three years of work experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Willing and able to attend off-site training to comply with requirements of EHS-related regulatory agencies
Good oral and written English language skills
Basic presentation skills
Good record keeping skills
General familiarity with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and reporting (after our training and certification)
Basic organizational, management, and computer (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with individuals and teams
A valid NYS driver’s license and the willingness and ability to self-transport to and from various New York State facilities
Ability to wear a respirator
Ability to work during 2nd and 3rd shift hours to meet EHS program requirements

Responsibilities

Support and assist corporate EHS Engineers with their duties
Support and help conduct applicable employee training as required under OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
Support and help implement employee training in the operation and safety of factory equipment and record keeping
Participate with employees on safety committees and teams as directed
Assist with the handling and preparation of hazardous waste for disposal as specified under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Support and help implement corporate policy on the handling of waste material (hazardous/non-hazardous, recycling, and confidential data) throughout the facilities
Conduct periodic safety-related inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with regulations including, but not limited to, first aid cabinets, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, fork lift inspection records, etc.
Attend off-site training as needed to comply with requirements of EHS-related regulatory agencies
Comply with required reporting to regulatory agencies and insurance carriers
Perform required environmental sampling such as, but not limited to, air sampling, personal air monitoring, and storm water sampling
Attend training as needed or assigned
Ability to work any shift, and overtime, as required to support global demand
Providing own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between facilities
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned