Environmental Technician
About The Position
onsemi’s East Fishkill site is seeking an Environmental Technician to support environmental, chemical-handling, building-systems, instrumentation, and facilities operations in a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment. Working as part of the Site Facilities Team, the technician helps ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations that meet regulatory requirements and onsemi’s internal EHS standards. The position is a compressed work week on a weekday day shift, scheduled Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 15:30, in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The role supports wastewater operations, environmental monitoring, waste management, chemical distribution systems, facility infrastructure, and laboratory testing. It includes collecting and analyzing wastewater and process-control samples, operating and maintaining laboratory and monitoring equipment, documenting results, troubleshooting monitoring devices and field wiring, and maintaining a clean and safe laboratory. Employees may be required to participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade and maintain associated training, certifications, and response readiness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work safely with chemicals and mechanical systems.
- Electro-mechanical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in electrical and mechanical technology.
- Experience with instrumentation and controls.
- Electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, including RCRA, SPCC, air permits, and wastewater systems.
- Experience in environmental, building operations, or chemical systems in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Support site wastewater operations, including industrial wastewater, waste management, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Inspect chemical distribution systems, environmental equipment, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe and compliant operation.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and reporting documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in environmental and facilities systems.
- Support operational activities across shifts as needed in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards and company policies.
- Troubleshoot monitoring devices and field wiring for replacement equipment.
- Collect wastewater and process-control samples from designated treatment-system locations according to sampling schedules and laboratory procedures.
- Perform routine laboratory analyses, including pH, alkalinity, ammonia, fluoride, peroxide, nitrate, nitrite, BOD, TSS, VSS, and settleability testing.
- Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and monitoring equipment, including pH meters, ion-selective electrode probes, nitrate meters, incubators, and sample refrigeration equipment.
- Complete daily process-control testing, weekly SPDES profiles, and biweekly nitrification profiles; document and enter results into laboratory logbooks and wastewater process-control spreadsheets.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory through routine housekeeping and safety-equipment inspections, including laboratory eyewash checks.
- If required, participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade and maintain required training, certifications, and response readiness.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
