Environmental Health Safety Technician
On-siteEast Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine EHS inspections and audits of manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, office, and outdoor areas to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and compliance gaps. Collect, package, label, and prepare wastes for shipment in accordance with applicable shipping and environmental regulations, while coordinating waste shipments and maintaining shipping documentation. Support implementation and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, and other applicable regulations and standards. Monitor the use, condition, and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), order, distribute, and inventory safety equipment and supplies. Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis activities as directed, and assist with emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and preparedness activities. This role supports a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant work environment at the Aspen Aerogels East Providence facility, which is regulated under OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, business documents, and governmental regulations
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and injury prevention
- Monday through Friday 1pm to 9pm schedule with flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed to support business operations
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
- Appropriate PPE and safety procedures are required at all times
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of EHS or industrial safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, or similar environment
- Relevant safety certifications (OSHA 30-hour, CPR/First Aid, Hazardous Waste, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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