EHS Technician - Shipyard (1st or 2nd Shift)

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.</span></p><br/><p><strong>Job Overview</strong> </p><p>We are seeking a motivated and energetic Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician to support our mission of creating a healthy and safe environment for our employees and community. The EHS Technician is a critical EHS role that supports production day-to-day operations across multiple EHS programs by handling EHS inspections and training, increasing employee engagement, collecting and recording EHS information, and driving continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems. </p><h3><br></h3><h3><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Environmental</strong> </li><li>Support management of Industrial and Hazardous waste management including waste inspections, storage, handling, transport, and disposal.  </li><li>Support daily, weekly, or monthly Air-permit requirements, Hazardous and Industrial Waste, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control (SPCC) inspections and management tasks. </li><li><strong>Health and Safety:</strong></li><li>Support program management of Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, Cranes and Rigging, Electrical and Battery Safety, Lockout/Tagout ,Emergency Action Plan, etc. </li><li>Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for production and engineering processes. </li><li>Inventory, order, coordinate delivery, and stock safety supplies and equipment.  </li><li>Develop and install safety signage/stickers. </li><li>Support EHS Specialists in safety meetings, presentations, trainings, committees, shift stand ups, promotion of Human and Organizational Performance, and GEMBA walk throughs. </li><li>Provide EHS production lineside support with an active floor presence, proactive process improvement, and maintain strong production team relationships. </li><li>Respond to EHS events and collect preliminary details, contacts, documents, and photos to help EHS Specialists with event learning analysis and actionable improvements. </li><li>Able to rapidly respond to employee health or safety emergencies and activate emergency procedures. </li><li>Review and observe manufacturing work practices to identify EHS program hazards or requirements. </li><li>Submit, track, and manage EHS continuous improvement suggestions. </li><li>Address, document, and support safety concerns on the floor and in writing. </li><li>Deliver basic training sessions and EHS communications. </li><li>Conduct daily, weekly, monthly EHS equipment and facility inspections and input data into EHS databases. </li><li>Organize, file, and maintain EHS documentation (e.g., training records, meeting minutes, regulatory documents, event reports). </li><li>Support EHS team initiatives and responsibilities including regulatory reports, inspections, or information requests; internal audits; emergency drills; management system improvements; and program development and assessments. </li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong><u>Qualifications:</u></strong></h3><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate or associates degree. </li><li>3+ years of experience in a trade, boat, aerospace, or general manufacturing or industrial environments.</li></ul><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><h3><strong><u>Preferred Skills and Experience:</u></strong></h3><ul><li>3+ years of experience in EHS in a manufacturing or industrial environment. </li><li>Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, public health, or a related field. </li><li>Professional certification (e.g., ASP) or certificates (<a href="http://e.g.osha/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(115, 117, 120);">e.g.OSHA</a> 10, OSHA 30). </li><li>Comprehension and implementation of policies and procedures. </li><li>Ability to conduct hands-on work with strong attention to detail in hazardous waste management, emergency response, and/or exposure monitoring. </li><li>Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders. </li><li>2+ years conducting training and education programs for diverse audiences. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and software applications for data management and reporting. </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. </li><li>General understanding of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA/TCEQ and DOT requirements. </li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong><u>Additional Requirements</u>:</strong></h3><ul><li>Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed. </li><li>Ability to lift 35 lbs unassisted. </li></ul><br><br><strong>Benefits </strong><br><ul><li><strong>Medical Insurance:</strong> Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services</li><li>Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents</li><li><strong>Dental and Vision Insurance: </strong>Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care</li><li>Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents</li><li><strong>Time Off: </strong>Generous PTO and Holidays</li><li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong> Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents</li><li><strong>Competitive Salary:</strong> Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses</li><li><strong>Retirement Plan:</strong> 401(k) plan</li><li><strong>Stock Options:</strong> Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success</li><li><strong>Life and Disability Insurance: </strong>Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage</li><li><strong>Additional Perks: </strong>Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office </li></ul><br><br>

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