EHS Technician - Manufacturing

Canadian Solar Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Life/Disability program

PTO and sick days

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technician to support safety programs in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

The role requires knowledge of OSHA, chemical safety, and incident investigations; you will conduct inspections, maintain records, deliver training, and collaborate with operations to drive continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Process Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and chemical safety programs.
• Familiarity with LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Machine Guarding, and Electrical Safety programs.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support daily EHS operations and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations.
• Monitor hazardous chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.
• Perform air quality, noise, wastewater, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management activities in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining safety management systems and EHS programs.
• Collaborate with facility, operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in ergonomic evaluation, conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Support emergency response activities, spill response, and evacuation drills.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety orientations and ongoing training programs.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation drills and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we’re on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we’re just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar’s powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we’re deeply invested in our people’s success. If you’re passionate about renewable energy and want to Make the Difference by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems —where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Company Summary:

CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.

Job Description: EHS Technician

Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technician

Department: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reports To: EHS Manager

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technician supports the implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in solar panels, photovoltaic (PV), semiconductor, or other cleanroom manufacturing facilities and possess a strong understanding of hazardous chemicals, safety regulations, and environmental compliance. This role assists in creating a safe work environment by conducting inspections, investigating incidents, maintaining records, delivering training, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily EHS operations and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations.
• Monitor hazardous chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal, including acids, solvents, gases, and specialty chemicals used in solar panel manufacturing.
• Perform air quality, noise, wastewater, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management activities in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining safety management system, EHS programs and procedures.
• Collaborate with facility, operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in ergonomic evaluation, conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Support emergency response activities, spill response, and evacuation drills.
• Coordinate and deliver employee safety orientations and ongoing training programs.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and compliance files.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation drills and emergency response planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Process Engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, experience with chemical safety programs and hazardous materials management.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Hot Work, Machine Guarding, and Electrical Safety programs.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification, or Certified
• Safety Professional (CSP),
• HAZWOPER (24-hour or 40-hour) certification.

Other Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Compensation and Benefits:

CS Powertech offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position.

CS Powertech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.