EHS Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical seeks an EH&S Technician for a long-term contract in Houston, TX. The role supports the EH&S Manager to implement safety systems and procedures across the site, focusing on safety and industrial hygiene.

The position requires 1–2 years of EH&S experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must be able to coach safe work practices and participate in safety audits and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline preferred.
• 1–2 years of EH&S, safety or related experience required.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and EH&S principles.

Responsibilities

• Implement day-to-day EH&S programs, work processes, standards, and procedures.
• Support safety and industrial hygiene activities to help achieve site safety goals.
• Serve as a point of contact for safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental concerns.
• Coach employees and contractors on safe work practices and site safety requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations and document findings and follow-up actions.
• Conduct EH&S audits and self-assessments and review permits.

Skills

Safety

Industrial hygiene

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

Pay Rate: $29.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on education and experience

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking an EH&S Technician for a long-term contract opportunity with a leading industrial organization in Houston, TX. This position will work closely with the EH&S Manager to implement environmental, health, and safety management systems, standards, and procedures to support site safety objectives.

Position Summary

The EH&S Technician will spend significant time in process areas observing operations, interacting with employees and contractors, coaching safe work practices, and helping implement EH&S standards across the site. The role will primarily focus on safety and industrial hygiene activities and will serve as a resource for identifying and addressing EH&S concerns.

• Key ResponsibilitiesImplement day-to-day EH&S programs, work processes, standards, and procedures.
• Support safety and industrial hygiene activities to help achieve site safety performance goals.
• Serve as a point of contact for safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental concerns.
• Coach employees and contractors on safe work practices and site safety requirements.
• Assist with developing and achieving department and site EH&S goals.
• Participate in safety-related project reviews, including Management of Change (MOC) reviews, as needed.
• Assist with incident investigations and document findings and follow-up actions.
• Conduct EH&S audits and self-assessments, including reviews of safe work permits, energy isolation procedures, and elevated work activities.
• Conduct safety walks of process areas and active jobs, observing work practices and assisting Operations and Maintenance with correcting identified issues.
• Review active permits and audit completed permits.
• Verify isolation procedures are current and conduct required self-assessments.
• Complete assigned training, document reviews, and compliance activities.
• Participate in corporate EH&S audits and special projects as needed.
• Attend contractor safety meetings and provide site-specific safety training and orientation.
• Communicate safety information and support continuous improvement of site EH&S performance.
• QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline preferred.
• 1–2 years of EH&S, safety, industrial hygiene, manufacturing, or related experience required
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and EH&S principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex EH&S requirements clearly to employees and contractors.
• Ability to conduct safety observations, audits, and assessments.
• Ability to understand and apply EH&S standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining positive working relationships with employees, contractors, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.