Lead EHS Technician: Hazardous Waste & High-Voltage Safety

Motive Workforce; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking an experienced Technician III, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to support a highly technical advanced manufacturing operation in Long Beach, CA. This hands-on, lead-level role covers day-to-day EHS activities across production, mechanical, and facility environments.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with hazardous waste and chemical safety, industrial equipment safety, regulatory compliance, and high‑voltage electrical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous waste and chemical safety handling.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and NFPA standards.
• Skilled in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EHS activities across production, mechanical and facility environments.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, labeling, storage, inspections, and vendor coordination.
• Support environmental monitoring for air, water, and waste streams.
• Oversee electrical safety programs for 480V systems and high‑voltage equipment.
• Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and energized work permits.
• Maintain EHS records, permits, SDS files and reporting.
• Coordinate EHS training for employees and contractors.
• Partner with operations and engineering to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Electrical safety

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training and coaching

Tools

OSHA standards

Job description

Motive Workforce is seeking an experienced Technician III, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to support a highly technical advanced manufacturing operation in Long Beach, CA. This hands-on, lead-level role covers day-to-day EHS activities across production, mechanical, and facility environments.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with hazardous waste and chemical safety, industrial equipment safety, regulatory compliance, and high‑voltage electrical environments.