EHS Technician

NY CREATES; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Pension/Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NY Creates is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to develop, administer, and improve EHS programs. You will help ensure regulatory compliance and maintain a safe workspace while supporting initiatives across the organization.

The role requires a 1–3 year EHS background (or a suitable associate degree) and certifications like HAZWOPER, RCRA, and HazMat. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication are important for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field with EHS experience.
• Certifications: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT HazMat, First Aid/CPR/AED, Respirator Fit Test.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to use monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS program implementation and improvement aligned with regulations.
• Support industrial and hazardous waste management activities.
• Maintain chemical inventory management system.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for compliance.
• Assist with water and wastewater sampling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support environmental monitoring data collection and recordkeeping.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, Chemistry, Biology

Associate degree in Environmental Safety, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monitoring equipment

Job description

About NY Creates:

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:

Position Summary, EHS Technician

NY Creates is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to support the development, administration, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, supports a safe working environment, and assists with EHS initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Support industrial and hazardous waste management activities, including waste collection, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain and update the chemical inventory management system.
• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to support regulatory compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with water and wastewater sampling, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Support environmental monitoring programs, including data collection, analysis, and recordkeeping.
• Participate in emergency response activities and monitoring events as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Core Team.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and effectively communicate compliance-related matters to EHS staff and other stakeholders as needed.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, EHS Technician

• Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field and one to three (1-3) years of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) experience; or Associate degree in Environmental Safety, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field and three (3) or more years of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications:

1. OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
2. RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
3. DOT HazMat Ground Shipper
4. First Aid/CPR/AED
5. Respirator Fit Test

• Ability to perform emergency response, monitoring, inspection, and environmental compliance activities, including carrying and operating monitoring and inspection equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, and program documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications, EHS Technician

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range:$33.07-41.35/hour

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required. For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations. Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.