EHS Plant Technicican

What You Will Be Doing

In this hands‑on, field‑focused role, you will support daily EHS execution, regulatory compliance, contractor safety, risk reduction, incident follow‑up and continuous improvement across plant operations, maintenance, outages and high‑risk work activities.

• Support site EHS programs, procedures, inspections, audits, safety walks and field observations to identify hazards and verify controls.
• Monitor maintenance, repair, outage, project, contractor and high‑risk work activities including LOTO, confined space, hot work, lifting, work at height and electrical work.
• Support hazard assessments, risk reviews, job safety analyses, permits to work, pre‑task planning and stop‑work authority when immediate risk exists.
• Promote reporting of near misses, incidents, hazard observations and safety walks; support investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and follow‑up.
• Track EHS metrics, inspection findings, trends, corrective actions, recurring risk themes and compliance documentation.
• Support environmental compliance including waste handling, labeling, storage, spill prevention, stormwater controls, housekeeping and emergency preparedness.
• Assist with toolbox talks, safety briefings, training, contractor onboarding, orientations, emergency drills and response coordination.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety or related field preferred.
• 3‑5 years of EHS or safety experience in maintenance, operations, construction, power generation, oil and gas, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, general industry safety practices and applicable EPA or state environmental requirements.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, EHS documentation, high‑risk work activities and safety reporting systems.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk and support practical solutions in a fast‑paced operating plant environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with employees, contractors, supervisors, operations, maintenance and site leadership; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet site access, background and safety requirements as applicable.

• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification, First Aid / CPR / AED certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with LOTO, confined space, fall protection, hazard communication, spill response, NFPA 70E or electrical safety programs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT or other environmental compliance requirements.

• Safety‑first mindset with strong field presence, practical problem‑solving and genuine concern for employee health and safety.
• Clear communicator with attention to detail, follow‑through and ability to influence safe behaviors.
• Collaborative, accountable and able to build trust while promoting a positive safety culture.

Candidates for regular U.S. and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen or other qualifying status. Temporary visa holders who require sponsorship are not eligible for hire.

Individuals hired for positions requiring on‑site customer interactions or in‑person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Wärtsilä North America values diversity and inclusion. We are an EOE/AA employer and offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.