Environmental Health & Safety Technician

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician to support EHS programs at their North Carolina facilities. The role involves maintaining compliance with waste management regulations and assisting in various safety programs.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of hazardous materials experience and strong communication skills, capable of working outside and lifting heavy drums. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a safer working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with hazardous materials or waste at LQG, TSDF, or related fields.
• Willingness and ability to work outside for the majority of the shift.
• Capability to drag, lift, and maneuver 50-lb drums.

Responsibilities

• Maintain waste cages and tanks in compliance with regulations.
• Assist Environmental Manager in identifying waste-generating processes.
• Perform sampling related to Industrial Hygiene and assist in job hazard analysis.

Skills

Hazardous materials experience

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Wolfspeed is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician to support EHS programs at the North Carolina facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain waste cages and tanks in full compliance with applicable regulations to be inspection ready every day.
• Obtain and maintain working knowledge of commonly generated waste streams and corresponding outbound waste profiles.
• Assist Environmental Manager or Engineer(s) in identifying waste and waste‑generating processes from internal generators, assigning to existing outbound waste profiles or working with them to complete and submit new outbound profiles.
• Accurately enter shipment information to applicable spreadsheets or databases in a timely manner.
• Utilize SAP to generate purchase requisitions and reconcile invoices related to waste disposal and site activities.
• Reconcile invoices from shippers and waste disposal vendors when records are inaccurate.
• Perform sampling or observations related to Industrial Hygiene and/or Safety programs and assist in job hazard analysis (JHAs).
• Safely conduct all activities according to procedures and using prescribed PPE.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hazardous materials or waste experience at LQG, TSDF, or in Field Services (e.g., chemical cleanup, emergency services, HAZMAT responders, or similar).
• Willingness and ability to work outside for the majority of the shift.
• Capability to drag, lift, and maneuver 50‑lb drums and ability to operate and become forklift certified.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of oral and written communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• DOT Hazardous Materials Basics and RCRA Training are preferred certifications.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Wolfspeed is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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