EHS Technician: Safety Audits, Risk Reduction & Compliance

Actalent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an EHS Technician to support a safe, compliant industrial manufacturing environment by auditing critical equipment, validating corrective actions, and reinforcing environmental, health, and safety standards across the facility.

This role actively partners with operations to perform risk assessments, lead safety audits, and help drive a strong safety culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience applying OSHA standards in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on risk assessments and safety audits in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of mechanical/manufacturing processes related to EHS risks.
• Experience with EHS compliance activities and equipment audits.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and EHS audit practices.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis of incidents.
• Understanding of electrical safety principles.
• Experience with ergonomics assessments in industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting to identify safety issues.
• Ability to support audits and correct deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Audit critical equipment and jobs for EHS compliance (LOTO, dust controls, cranes/hoists, guards, confined spaces, electrical safety, forklifts).
• Conduct regular 5S audits for organization, cleanliness, and safety.
• Review routines of Team Leaders and Supervisors with EHS responsibilities for compliance.
• Validate inspection findings and ensure corrective actions are complete and effective.
• Participate in EHS Toolbox Talks, Safety Alerts, and safety meetings for clear messaging.
• Assist in accident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Review high-risk activity authorizations and permits (work at heights, confined space, electrical, hot work).
• Perform risk assessments and recommend practical controls to reduce risks.
• Support compliance auditing and fix deficiencies identified during inspections.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Risk assessments

Industrial safety

EHS audits

ISO audits

Root cause analysis

Electrical safety

Ergonomics assessments

Troubleshooting

Safety communications

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

Actalent is seeking an EHS Technician to support a safe, compliant industrial manufacturing environment by auditing critical equipment, validating corrective actions, and reinforcing environmental, health, and safety standards across the facility.

This role actively partners with operations to perform risk assessments, lead safety audits, and help drive a strong safety culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement.