EHS Technician: Safety, Compliance & Site Ops

Abzena Inc.; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abzena Inc. is seeking an EHS Technician to support occupational health, safety, facilities, and operations by identifying and controlling workplace hazards at our Bristol, VA site.

This hands-on role conducts exposure monitoring, area inspections, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting incident investigations and continuous improvement programs. The position involves issuing work permits for high-risk activities, coordinating with safety teams, and traveling

Qualifications

• OSHA, EPA, DEP regulations knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset.
• Able to collaborate across site teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, ergonomic, noise, and heat hazards.
• Support occupational health programs including medical surveillance, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and exposure follow-up.
• Perform area inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
• Issue permits to work for High-Risk activities (Lock-out Tag-out, Hot Work, Work at Heights).
• Assist incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective action documentation.
• Support audits, inspections, investigations, and continuous improvement aligned with regulations.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Hazard assessment

Safety programs

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RCRA awareness

Job description

Abzena Inc. is seeking an EHS Technician to support occupational health, safety, facilities, and operations by identifying and controlling workplace hazards at our Bristol, VA site.

This hands-on role conducts exposure monitoring, area inspections, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting incident investigations and continuous improvement programs. The position involves issuing work permits for high-risk activities, coordinating with safety teams, and traveling