Environmental Health & Safety Technician

What’s Upstate; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in North Carolina is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Technician to support EHS programs at the site. Maintain waste cages and tanks in compliance, assist in identifying waste streams, and help ensure inspections are ready.

The role requires 3 years of hazardous materials or waste experience, willingness to work outdoors, ability to lift 50 lbs, forklift certification, and strong oral and written communication. Valid US driver’s license; DOT/HazMat training preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hazardous materials or waste experience in relevant settings.
• Willingness to work outdoors for a majority of shifts.
• Valid US driver's license and ability to operate a forklift.
• Detail-oriented with strong oral and written communication skills.
• DOT Hazardous Materials Basics and RCRA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain waste cages and tanks to stay inspection-ready daily.
• Identify waste streams and assist in outbound waste profiling.
• Enter shipment data and reconcile invoices for waste disposal.
• Assist Environmental Manager/Engineers with JHAs and safety tasks.
• Safely perform duties per procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

forklift certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

• Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.


• Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.


• Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.


• Student? We offer continuing education assistance.


• Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.
  

Here’s the Gist:

Wolfspeed is seeking an environmental, health, and safety, (EHS) Technician to support EHS programs at the North Carolina facilities.

The Day-to-Day:

• 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.


• Obtain necessary information to assist Environmental Manager or Engineer(s) in identifying waste, waste generating process from internal generators then either assign to existing outbound waste profile or work with them to complete and submit new outbound profile.


• Accurately enter shipment information to applicable spreadsheet or database in 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 procedures and using prescribed PPE


• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• 3-years hazardous materials or waste experience either at LQG, TSDF, or in Field Services (ie: chemical cleanup, emergency services, HAZMAT responders, or similar) capacity.


• Be willing and able to work outside for majority of shift


• Must be able to drag, lift, and maneuver 50lbs drums, must be able to operate and become forklift certified


• Must be detailed oriented with a high level of both oral and written communication skills


• Possess a valid US drivers license


• DOT Hazardous Materials Basics and RCRA Training are preferred certifications


• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

We are 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.