EHS Technician II

Future Form Manufacturing; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Form Manufacturing in Sparks, NV seeks an EHS Technician II to lead day-to-day safety field work, including shop-floor inspections, training delivery, forklift evaluations, respirator fit testing, and incident investigations. The role works under the EHS & Security Supervisor and EHS Technician Lead to keep employees safe around fabrication equipment and automated systems.

The successful candidate will conduct safety onboarding, maintain documentation, and support environmental,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of safety-related experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry requirements (machine guarding, PPE, LOTO, powered industrial trucks, respiratory protection).
• Ability to deliver classroom training and forklift evaluations; ability to perform respirator fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct shop-floor inspections, trainings, and incident investigations; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Deliver forklift operator instruction and practical evaluations; document results and close gaps.
• Conduct respirator training and maintain related documentation.
• Support air monitoring, noise sampling, and industrial hygiene tasks as directed.
• Review safety plans and JHAs; verify permits and lockout/tagout procedures are completed.
• Maintain EHS data, track incident trends, and report findings to EHS leadership.
• Communicate inspection results and training status to shop leadership; coach team members on safe work practices.

Skills

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Clear communication

Education

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software

Job description

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MAINT/FACILITIES/SECURITY Regular Full Time Technical Sparks, NV, US

JOB TITLE: EHS TECHNICIAN II

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Independently perform day-to-day EHS field work, including shop-floor inspections, safety training delivery, forklift operator evaluations, respirator fit testing, and incident investigations, to keep team members safe around fabrication equipment, forklifts, respiratory hazards, and automated systems. Works with general direction from the EHS & Security Supervisor and the EHS Technician Lead, handles routine issues without close oversight, and escalates complex or non-routine issues.

CORE VALUES: The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements:

TEAMWORK

• Help each other succeed
• Communicate clearly and directly, listen well
• Encourage teammates
• Blameless problem solving

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

• Honor your commitments
• Do the right thing
• Consistent in your attitudes and actions

LEAN

• Improve processes
• Open to new ideas
• Share information, and teach
• Expose issues

NUMBERS FOCUSED

• Deliver results
• Analyze data for improvement
• Take ownership and accountability
• Work smarter, not harder

EXCELLENCE

• Exhibit passion in serving customers
• Contribute solutions
• Sense of urgency
• Be the best at what you do
• Seek knowledge

FUN

• Be positive
• Celebrate achievements
• Don’t take yourself too seriously

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

• Independently conduct shop-floor inspections and walkthroughs covering machine guarding, LOTO and energy isolation, hot work, PPE, ergonomics, housekeeping, and other workplace hazards in fabrication, welding, and automated/robotic work areas; identify hazards beyond the checklist and recommend corrections
• Deliver safety onboarding and ongoing or refresher training for team members, including general safety requirements, forklift/powered industrial truck safety, respiratory protection, and other site- or job-specific topics
• Deliver forklift operator classroom/theory instruction and practical evaluations; verify competency through knowledge checks, demonstrations, and skills assessments; document results and escalate competency gaps or unsafe practices
• Conduct respirator training and fit testing within applicable qualification requirements; maintain fit-test and respiratory-protection documentation
• Support air monitoring, noise, and other industrial hygiene sampling as directed
• Conduct investigations of routine incidents and near misses, including root-cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why), and recommend and track corrective and preventive actions
• Review contractor safety plans and job hazard analyses (JHAs) as assigned and verify required permits and authorizations (hot work, permit-required confined space) and lockout/tagout authorizations or group lockout forms are completed before work starts; route plans for approval
• Participate in risk assessments for new or modified equipment and robotic work cells with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations; help verify guarding, emergency stops, presence-sensing devices, and safe zones
• Document inspection findings and corrective actions in EHS systems, verify closure, and elevate overdue or recurring issues
• Maintain and review EHS data, including incident trends, inspection findings, near-miss reports, and training completion; bring patterns and concerns to the EHS & Security Supervisor
• Support EHS meetings with supervisors and shop leadership by communicating inspection findings, training status, incident learnings, and open corrective actions
• Coach team members, maintenance personnel, and contractors on safe work practices, and help EHS Technician I build field skills
• Support applicable environmental, health, and safety procedures and records, and help maintain compliance with company policies and relevant OSHA requirements
• Perform training and certification activities only when appropriately trained, qualified, and authorized for the task; final responsibility for program requirements and approvals remains with the designated company authority
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Maintain the responsibilities of the ISO 9001 system in accordance with the requirements defined in the Quality Manual, and Procedure Level documentation
• Participate actively and positively in Lean activities
• Assist other team members as required
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
• All other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: EHS & Security Supervisor (day-to-day work direction from the EHS Technician Lead, within priorities set by the Supervisor, who resolves any priority conflicts)

WORKS WITH: Future Form Team Members, other EHS Technicians, the EHS Technician Lead, Operations and shift leaders, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, contractors, and other departments as needed

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Follow all OSHA safety regulations, environmental and safety requirements, and those set by Future Form. Model safe behavior, promptly report hazards and incidents, and use required PPE.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

• Minimum of 2 years of safety-related experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry requirements, including machine guarding, PPE, LOTO (29 CFR 1910.147), powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178), and respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
• Ability to deliver classroom training and practical forklift evaluations and to conduct respirator fit testing, or ability to become qualified within a timeframe established by the company
• Ability to conduct basic incident investigations and root-cause analysis and document findings
• Ability to assess whether a team member has demonstrated required knowledge or skills and to elevate unsuccessful assessments or unsafe performance
• Ability to communicate safety information clearly and respectfully to team members with varied levels of experience and technical knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Comfort using computers, Microsoft Office, and EHS or training-management software
• Ability to work independently on the manufacturing floor and build constructive relationships with operators, supervisors, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors

Beneficial

• Experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, or a similar shop environment
• Actively working toward OHST (Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician) certification
• Coursework or certificate in occupational safety and health
• Experience with contractor safety, JHA review, or work-permit programs
• Exposure to automated equipment and robotic work-cell safety
• Experience with industrial hygiene sampling (noise, weld fume, air monitoring)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

This position works primarily on the shop floor and requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, move through manufacturing areas, and occasionally bend, reach, climb, kneel, or handle equipment and training materials.

Lifting requirement: Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs (such as training materials, PPE, spill kits, and monitoring or test equipment). Must be able to see and hear well enough to perform the essential functions of the position safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment: Shop environment, including fabrication, welding, and automated/robotic equipment areas. Exposure to noise, heat, dust, and other industrial conditions. Required PPE must be worn.

This position will require drug testing per company policy.