Environmental Health & Safety Technician - ERM (Job)

Location: Multiple locations, NY

Full-time Position

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Degree Level(s): PreBach

Salary Range: $71,801.00 - $90,417.00

Posted: March 31, 2026

Description:

ERM is hiring motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Technicians to support our key technology client onsite in Albany, NY.  This is a full-time, dayshift, split-schedule, limited-term role with a duration of 3 to 5 months

 

The ideal candidate will have EHS experience with large equipment mechanical installation and commissioning activities in the semi-conductor industry.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Observe mechanical installation and commissioning activities, identifying and communicating potential compliance gaps, hazards, and solutions.
  • Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable EHS regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
  • Review, evaluate, and sign off Safety Review Board and Permit to Work forms.
  • Verify all Drager’s and PPE is being correctly utilized, and shark cages are organized and secure with required supplies.
  • Be the voice of the engineers and technicians for safety needs. Escalate issues and provide improvement ideas and feedback to client on a weekly basis.
  • Support our client’s desire to improve safety performance by providing field coaching and targeted EHS assessments.
  • Correct and track issues until closed. Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
  • Maintain accurate records and analyze data in Excel; utilize Outlook and Teams for communication, calendar management, and scheduling meetings.
  • Support and attend Safety Committee Meetings and Safety Walks as needed.
  • Support Emergency Action Plan and drill as scheduled.
  • Upon request by client EHS personnel, assist with near miss/incident investigation process.

Skills/Eligibility:

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in the EHS field is a plus.
  • 1-3 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety and mechanical installation and commissioning.
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction training is a plus
  • Understand and implement OSHA requirements, standard operating procedures, health and safety plans, job hazard analysis, emergency response plans, risk assessment processes, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams programs.
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.
  • Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Position requires the use of a cleanroom gown/suit as a part of the standard protective gear in controlled environments.

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