EHS Environmental Technician

Position Summary The Environmental Technician supports environmental compliance programs by monitoring facility operations conducting environmental inspections maintaining permits and records assisting with wastewater and stormwater management managing hazardous waste activities and ensuring compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations This position partners closely with operations maintenance quality and EHS leadership to minimize environmental risks and support sustainable manufacturing practices Essential Duties and Responsibilities Environmental Compliance Support compliance with EPA state environmental agencies and local regulatory requirementsMaintain environmental permits licenses and required documentationAssist with environmental reporting and recordkeeping requirementsParticipate in internal and external environmental audits and inspectionsMonitor compliance with facility environmental management systemsWastewater and Stormwater Management Collect and document wastewater discharge data and sampling resultsMonitor wastewater treatment systems and pretreatment equipmentConduct stormwater inspections and outfall evaluationsAssist with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans SWPPPInvestigate permit exceedances and support corrective actionsHazardous Materials and Waste Management Manage hazardous waste accumulation areas and storage requirementsCoordinate waste characterization labeling manifesting and disposal activitiesConduct inspections of chemical storage areas and secondary containment systemsMaintain Safety Data Sheets SDS and chemical inventoriesEnsure compliance with hazardous waste regulationsEnvironmental Monitoring and Inspections Perform routine environmental inspections throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilitiesVerify proper handling storage and disposal of chemicals and waste streamsIdentify environmental risks and recommend corrective actionsTrack findings through completion and verify effectivenessIncident Response and Investigation Respond to environmental spills releases and compliance issuesAssist with spill investigations and root cause analysisCoordinate spill response equipment inspections and readiness checksSupport development of corrective and preventive actionsTraining and Employee Engagement Conduct environmental awareness and compliance trainingSupport employee education onHazardous waste managementSpill prevention and responseChemical handlingStormwater protectionWaste minimizationEnvironmental permitting requirementsParticipate in safety and environmental committee activitiesSustainability and Continuous Improvement Assist with waste reduction and recycling initiativesTrack environmental performance metricsSupport energy water and resource conservation projectsParticipate in continuous improvement activities designed to reduce environmental impactQualifications Education Associates degree in Environmental Science Environmental Technology Industrial Hygiene Chemistry Biology or related field preferredEquivalent industry experience may be consideredExperience 2 years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing distribution chemical processing or industrial operations preferredExperience with wastewater stormwater hazardous waste or air permit programs preferredKnowledge and Skills Working knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulationsUnderstanding of hazardous waste management and chemical handlingKnowledge of wastewater treatment and stormwater management practicesStrong organizational and recordkeeping skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systemsEffective written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Certifications HAZWOPER 24 Hour or 40 Hour CertificationCertified Hazardous Materials Manager CHMMCertified Environmental Professional CEPOSHA 30 Hour General IndustryStormwater Inspector Certification where applicable Physical Requirements Ability to routinely walk manufacturing and warehouse facilitiesAbility to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditionsAbility to climb ladders access tanks platforms or elevated work areasAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 poundsAbility to wear required PPE including respiratory protection when necessary