Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Company: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Location: Terre Haute
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology has an amazing opportunity for individuals excited andcommitted to lifelong learning as an Environmental Health and Safety Technician. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by theU.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges Guide for over 20 years.

As our new Environmental Health and Safety(EH&S) Technician, you will perform duties for the Institute to ensure thehealth and safety of the students, faculty, staff, visitors, contractors, theenvironment, and our community. As a part of these efforts, you will workwith faculty and staff to coordinate the proper handling, disposal, andmanagement of regulated waste as well as observe and report on potential riskinvolving campus activity and properties, providing resolution to necessarypersonnel aligning with campus policies, and local, state, and federalregulations. As our EH&S Technician, you will conduct workplace safety evaluations forexisting or potential safety and environmental hazards, implementing correctiveaction based on these findings, respond to fire alarms and environmentalemergencies; provide guidance during these situations to ensure that propernotification is made to required staff and authorities based on the EmergencyResponse Plan and provide a cleanup response during a chemical spill/release. Youwill also perform training to necessary personnel to bring awareness ofpotential hazards and policies and procedures to mitigate risk as well as maintainproper documentation regarding all facets of environmental health & safetypolicies and procedures, including documentation pertaining to federal, state,and local authorities.

AtRose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, andflexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including avariety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accidentand/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and CaregiverResources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paidleave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulmanemployee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities andprogramming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts andcampus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, andequipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on studentlives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary projectcollaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continualencouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)focused institution, whose students' education and success are the nucleus ofeverything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching,learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, andstaff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here,we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of theinstitute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science,engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individualattention and support.

Located onthe banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distanceof seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalizeddowntown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past,and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree or vocational or technicalschool degree; in safety, chemistry, biology, environmentalhealth & safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, engineering, orrelated field. Three years of related experience. In lieu of higher education degree, a highschool diploma and five or more years of experience in a related field will beaccepted. Higher-level degrees inrelatable fields may be considered in lieu of years of experience.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website will be accepteduntil the position is filled. Contact Human Resources at 812-877-8153 forquestions. EEO/AA

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