EHS Technician

AIRSYS Cooling Technologies; Woodruff (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRSYS Cooling Technologies seeks an EHS Technician to support environmental, health, and safety programs in our Woodruff facility. You will work with manufacturing staff to promote a safe workplace, reduce injuries, and support continuous improvement through inspections, risk assessments, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires OSHA knowledge, training delivery, and experience with hazardous waste, stormwater, and air emissions—along with creating and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Investigate incidents and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory compliance activities
• Provide safety orientations and training sessions to employees
• Support safety programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces, PPE
• Maintain safety data sheets and chemical inventory records
• Assist with environmental compliance programs (hazardous waste, stormwater, air emissions)
• Track corrective actions from audits and investigations
• Participate in emergency drills and safety committee meetings
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

OSHA regulations

Hazard assessment

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Training delivery

SDS management

Environmental compliance

Audit coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in occupational safety or environmental science

Job description

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PROD IDL Woodruff, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1106

The EHS Technician is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position works closely with manufacturing employees, supervisors, and management to promote a safe work environment, reduce workplace injuries and environmental impacts, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

The EHS Technician conducts routine inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits; assists with incident investigations and corrective actions; maintains required compliance records; coordinates employee safety training; and helps monitor environmental programs such as waste management, stormwater, air emissions, and chemical handling. The role serves as a visible safety resource on the production floor, providing guidance and support to employees while fostering a strong safety culture.

The essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Conduct employee safety orientations and training sessions.
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, hot work, and other safety programs.
• Monitor contractor safety activities and compliance with site requirements.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory records.
• Assist with environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste, stormwater, air emissions, and recycling initiatives.
• Track and follow up on corrective actions resulting from audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, evacuation drills, and emergency response activities.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and employee safety-engagement activities as needed
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system requirements, audits, and corrective actions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or technical certification in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant manufacturing EHS experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Walking-Working Surfaces, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments.
• Experience investigating incidents, near misses, and property damage events using root cause analysis techniques
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with OSHA 300/300A log management and injury/illness recordkeeping requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements including hazardous waste management, stormwater controls, air permitting, recycling, and spill prevention programs.
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical actions on the production floor.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training to employees and contractors.
• Experience maintaining EHS databases, compliance records, and corrective action tracking systems.
• Understanding of behavior-based safety principles and employee engagement programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and leadership teams.
• Experience participating in emergency response, evacuation drills, and incident command activities.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene basics such as noise monitoring, chemical exposure assessments, and respiratory protection programs.
• Forklift certification and/or experience working around powered industrial equipment preferred.