Environmental, Health & Safety Technician - Weekend First Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician to support EHS initiatives at our Devens and Somerville, MA facilities. The role focuses on regulatory compliance with OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements, working with engineers and technicians to achieve safety objectives.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety equipment, conducting inspections and audits, assisting with incident investigations, and supporting environmental programs such as waste

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs.
• Experience in a construction/industrial environment is preferred.
• Regulatory requirements from OSHA, EPA, DEC, RCRA and others must be understood.
• Ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety equipment and devices (fire extinguishers, fall protection, first aid kits, AEDs, safety showers, eyewash)
• Conduct safety inspections and audits using checklists to ensure safe facilities
• Provide safety oversight and correct hazards observed in the workplace
• Assist with industrial hygiene exposure assessments
• Assist in implementing site-specific safety programs and incident investigations
• Assist with environmental duties like waste management, spills, and stormwater compliance

Skills

Safety awareness

Industrial hygiene

Regulatory knowledge

Inspection skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas detectors

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as an Environmental Health & Safety Technician

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician will support environmental, health and safety initiatives at our Devens, Massachusetts as well as our Somerville, Massachusetts facility. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. Works with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our team can achieve its missions while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

Weekend 1st shift - Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fri - Sun, 15% differential

Health and Safety:

• Ensure that safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fall protection equipment, first aid kits, AEDs, safety showers, and eyewash stations are properly maintained, inspected, and serviced according to regulations and manufacturer recommendations
• Ensure that lifting and rigging equipment is being maintained in accordance with regulations and manufacturers recommendations
• Calibrate fixed and portable gas detection devices in accordance with regulations and manufacturers recommendations
• Facilitate safety inspections and audits (e.g., ladders, walking working surfaces) using checklists or guides to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe and compliant manner
• Provide direct safety oversight by identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions observed
• Assist with employee exposure assessments (i.e., industrial hygiene monitoring)
• Assist in the implementation of site-specific safety programs
• Ensure notification and immediate corrective actions when an unsafe condition is found or reported
• Assist with incident investigations

Environmental:

• Assist with the management of recyclables, universal waste, waste oil, and hazardous waste
• Monitor levels of hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled
• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
• Record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs, and related records
• Perform weekly hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor
• Perform weekly stormwater inspections per the SWPPP
• Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
• Assist with implementing the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC)
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program
• Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Required experience in performing safety oversight in an industrial environment
• Requirement of knowledge of regulatory requirements from agencies like OSHA, EPA, DEC, RCRA, and others
• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
• Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and programs
• Experience with emergency response incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands‑on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
• Ability to multitask, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws