EHS Technician

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Illinois is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician to develop, implement, and manage safety and environmental programs that ensure a safe, compliant, and hazard-free workplace. You will lead safety initiatives, perform inspections, and support operations with a strong safety culture.

The role requires 3–7 years of EHS experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or similar environments.
• Proven experience implementing OSHA/EPA compliance programs.
• Experience delivering safety training and leading corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Maintain and update EHS policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments and lead corrective actions.
• Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis with CAPA plans.
• Manage reporting requirements (OSHA logs, permits, waste manifests).
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs and foster a strong safety culture.
• Oversee hazardous waste, air emissions, stormwater, and environmental permits.
• Lead emergency response planning and maintain safety equipment.
• Analyze safety data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Environmental compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

BSc in Occupational Safety

Tools

MS Office

EHS software

Job description

Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety and environmental programs that ensure a safe, compliant, and hazard-free workplace. This role provides leadership, guidance, and oversight for all EHS initiatives while supporting operations, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain and update EHS policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments, document findings and lead corrective actions.
• Oversee incident investigation processes, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Manage reporting requirements (OSHA logs, environmental permits, waste manifests, etc.).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and internal audits.

Training & Safety Culture

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and supervisors.
• Lead initiatives that promote employee engagement and strengthen the site’s safety culture.
• Support and coach frontline leaders in enforcing safety expectations and safe work practices.

Environmental Management

• Oversee hazardous waste management, including storage, labeling, and disposal.
• Monitor air emissions, stormwater systems, wastewater discharge, and other environmental aspects as required.
• Manage environmental permits and ensure compliance with reporting and monitoring timelines.

Emergency Preparedness

• Lead emergency response planning, including evacuation plans, drills, spill response, and first aid preparedness.
• Maintain emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, spill kits, AEDs, and alarms.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze trends in safety performance and drive initiatives to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Support Kaizen/Lean/WCM activities where safety improvements are required.
• Recommend and implement engineering or administrative controls to reduce risk.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 3–7 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or similar environments.
• Proven experience implementing OSHA and/or EPA compliance programs.
• Demonstrated success conducting incident investigations and leading corrective action implementation.
• Experience delivering safety training and working with cross-functional teams.

Certifications (preferred but not required):

• OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant state regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and coach employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and EHS management systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.