HSE Technician

Ontic • Chatsworth, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for an HSE Technician to join our team in Chatsworth, CA. This position reports to Ontic Chatsworth’s HSE Manager and is responsible for providing daily operational HSE support. The HSE department implements Ontic Chatsworth’s health, safety and environmental programs to ensure a positive, healthy, safe and incident-free work environment and is responsible for the compliance by Ontic Chatsworth with all environmental and safety regulatory agencies. Represent the HSE Department in assisting with carrying out initiatives related to HSE.

Requirements

• Requires exercise of judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet goals while working under limited supervision.
• Good communication and facilitation skills with the ability to interface various levels of site management, possessing a thorough command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
• Ability to learn environmental/safety regulations and guidelines.
• Proficient in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience is desired.
• Obtain/maintain HAZWOPER certification.
• Obtain/maintain First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Maintain valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Possess strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers at all levels of the organization while maintaining extreme confidentiality.
• Required to maintain First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification as act as a first responder at the site.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively work with competing priorities.
• May participate in Incident Response alone or in group setting.
• Assist with Safety Committee meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection for entire site including Production, Chemical Storage Area and other areas and transfer to Hazardous Waste Storage area or appropriate areas as designated.
• Sorting, packing and labeling hazardous and universal waste. Schedule hazardous waste shipments on a periodic basis.
• Maintain proper labeling, container management and adequate housekeeping in the hazardous waste storage and satellite areas by conducting weekly inspections and correcting deficiencies.
• Inspect and assist in filling in the following: First Aid Cabinets, AED, Emergency Eye Wash Stations, Safety Showers.
• Participate as a member of hazardous materials response team. Respond to clean up of spills.
• Comply with and enforce all company HSE policies and procedures to include the provisions of the HSE Management System.
• Maintain chemical inventory. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) by ensuring current SDS is available for each chemical in MSDS Online and assigned the appropriate cabinet location. Archive any old SDSs.
• Assist with follow up of hazard corrective action/preventive actions.
• Other administrative duties as assigned (Train Track data entry, Purchase Requisitions for supplies, PPE vouchers)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

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