EHS Technician

EHS Technician IV

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The EHS Technician IV is an advanced EHS role responsible for providing enterprise-level technical authority, oversight, and execution of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role applies deep expertise in EHS regulations, risk management, hazard mitigation, and compliance systems to support safe operations, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement across complex or high-risk environments.

Role Overview

The EHS Technician IV functions as an advanced individual contributor and organizational authority within the environmental, health, and safety function. The role emphasizes independent judgment, ownership of high-risk or enterprise-level EHS activities, cross-functional influence, and leadership in EHS best practices rather than routine inspections or transactional support. This position typically reports to an EHS Manager, Safety Manager, Environmental Manager, Operations Manager, or Plant Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced EHS Program Ownership
• Independently manage complex, high-risk, or enterprise-level EHS programs and activities
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, company policies, and operational objectives
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
• Lead advanced hazard identification, risk assessments, and exposure evaluations
• Recommend and implement effective controls to mitigate safety, health, and environmental risks
• Support evaluation of new processes, equipment, or changes impacting EHS risk
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Action
• Lead investigations of serious incidents, near misses, or non-routine EHS events
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective and preventive actions
• Track and verify effectiveness of corrective actions
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support
• Serve as a primary resource for internal, customer, or regulatory EHS audits
• Ensure documentation, permits, and records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Support interaction with regulatory agencies and address findings or citations
• Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Support
• Support compliance with environmental requirements such as waste handling, emissions, and spill prevention
• Perform or coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments
• Recommend controls to protect employee health and the environment
• EHS Training & Awareness
• Support development and delivery of advanced EHS training and awareness programs
• Provide subject-matter guidance on safe-work practices and regulatory requirements
• Reinforce EHS expectations across operations and projects
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and HR teams
• Provide EHS input on projects, equipment changes, and process improvements
• Communicate risks, requirements, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Process Improvement & Standardization
• Identify opportunities to improve EHS processes, tools, and performance metrics
• Contribute to development of EHS standards, procedures, and best practices
• Support enterprise-wide standardization of EHS approaches
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
• Provide advanced guidance and informal mentorship to EHS Technician I–III roles
• Review complex EHS assessments or investigations when escalation is required
• Share best practices and technical EHS knowledge

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate or bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related field preferred

Typically 8–12+ years of progressive experience in EHS, safety, or environmental roles, including complex or regulated environments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices

Strong risk assessment, investigation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements with sound judgment

High attention to detail and documentation discipline

Ability to work independently and lead resolution of complex EHS issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with EHS management systems, reporting, and data tools