Environmental Health & Safety Technician (AI Supercomputer)

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TECHNICIAN (AI SUPERCOMPUTER)

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technicians will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. Works with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our facility can support data center goals while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health and Safety

• Perform boots on the ground safety oversight by Identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions
• Monitor employee exposure to job and chemical hazards as regulated by OSHA permissible exposure limits
• Assist in the implementation and compliance of site-specific safety policies
• Assist in the creation of job hazard analysis and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• Perform department specific safety surveys using inspection forms to ensure employees are utilizing safe work practices such as utilizing proper PPE, minimizing trip hazards, wearing fall protection etc.
• Ensure notification and corrective actions are put in place when any unsafe condition is presented or found throughout the site
• Assist the EHS engineers in accident/mishap investigations when necessary

Environmental

• Perform tasks related to resource conservation and recovery act (RCRA) regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements
• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
• Ensure all waste is properly labeled
• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs
• Accurately perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
• Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor
• Perform weekly storm water inspections per the SWPPP
• Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
• Implement the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) throughout the facility
• Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in managing hazardous waste storage
• Experience in performing boots on the ground safety oversight
• Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and policies
• Experience with emergency response crews in 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 multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Previous experience in a data center environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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