Environmental Health, & Safety (EHS) Technician

ERM is hiring motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Technicians to support our key technology client onsite in Albany, NY.

 This is a full-time, dayshift, split-schedule (3 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off), limited-term role with a duration of 7 months. 

The ideal candidate will have EHS experience with large equipment mechanical installation and commissioning activities in the semi-conductor industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Observe mechanical installation and commissioning activities, identifying and communicating potential compliance gaps, hazards, and solutions.


* Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.


* Review, evaluate, and sign off Safety Review Board and Permit to Work forms.


* Verify all Drager's and PPE is being correctly utilized, and shark cages are organized and secure with required supplies.


* Be the voice of the engineers and technicians for safety needs.

Escalate issues and provide improvement ideas and feedback to client on a weekly basis.


* Support our client’s desire to improve safety performance by providing field coaching and targeted EHS assessments.


* Correct and track issues until closed.

Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.


* Maintain accurate records and analyze data in Excel; utilize Outlook and Teams for communication, calendar management, and scheduling meetings.


* Support and attend Safety Committee Meetings and Safety Walks as needed.


* Support Emergency Action Plan and drill as scheduled.


* Upon request by client EHS personnel, assist with near miss/incident investigation process.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Degree in the EHS field is a plus.


* 1-3 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety and mechanical installation and commissioning.


* OSHA 30-hour construction training


* Understand and implement OSHA requirements, standard operating procedures, health and safety plans, job hazard analysis, emergency response plans, risk assessment processes, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management. 


* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams programs.


* Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.


* Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.


* Familiarity with manufacturing safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.


* Valid driver’s license and good driving record.


* Position requires the use of a cleanroom gown/suit as a part of the standard protective gear in controlled environments.

DESIRED:


* Familiarity...