EH&S Entry Level - Environmental Technician I
About The Position
We are seeking an energetic and versatile Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Environmental Entry Level Consultant to join our Fairview Heights location. This unique role consists of an entry-level environmental technician. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of working with the team, environmental science principles, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. Flexibility, strategic thinking, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft products are essential. Experience with Dynamics 365 is a plus. This position involves working closely with assisting field teams during high-volume periods. There is potential for national and international travel, though it is not a requirement.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge of environmental science principles, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.
- Flexibility and strategic thinking to handle a variety of tasks.
- Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
- A number of duties performed on feet.
- Walking may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough and slippery.
- Able to carry equipment as much as 50 lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to use hand and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, use hand tools.
- Push or pull items.
- Able to reach above head.
- Able to bend at the knee.
- Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
- Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Able to squat kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
- Must be able to hear warning signals from vehicles, radio transmissions, alarm bells, air leaks etc.
- Able to taste and smell to detect warning properties of hazardous chemicals.
- Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
- Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with D365 is a plus.
- Disciplined and organized with effective time management abilities.
- Teamwork-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to build and maintain a highly ethical reputation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting environmental assessments and field investigations.
- Support the development and implementation of EH&S programs and policies.
- Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting for environmental projects.
- Collaborate with field teams on environmental monitoring and compliance activities.
- Provide technical support and expertise in environmental science, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
- Generous PTO Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
