Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Helion (Job)
Description:
As an Environmental Services Specialist at Helion, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace by performing hands-on safety tasks, inspections, and compliance checks. This role focuses on the physical aspects of workplace safety, such as conducting audits, checking fire extinguishers, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials. You’ll work closely with the EHS team to support safety programs and assist in keeping our fabrication and manufacturing facilities running safely and efficiently. This is an onsite position that reports to the EHS Manager at our Everett, WA headquarters.
You Will:
- Perform Routine Safety Inspections – Conduct audits of fire extinguishers, emergency exits, first aid stations, and safety equipment to ensure compliance with regulations
- Assist in Hazard Prevention – Identify and report potential safety hazards, verify proper storage of chemicals and hazardous materials, and ensure work areas meet safety standards
- Support Safety Compliance Efforts – Help maintain safety records, assist with incident reporting, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies
- Provide Hands-on Workplace Safety Support – Work directly on the floor with technicians and operations teams to ensure safety measures are followed, conduct ergonomic checks, and assist with equipment inspections
Skills/Eligibility:
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in an environmental services, safety technician, or related hands-on role within a manufacturing or R&D environment
- Familiarity with workplace safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and basic hazard identification
- Experience performing physical safety tasks such as equipment checks, inspections, and compliance audits
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work well independently, and a proactive mindset toward workplace safety
- Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
- Comfortable with prolonged periods of desk work and computer use
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
- Must be able to use all required PPE
- Capable of climbing stairs and ladders as needed