HSE Technician II

Job purpose - The HSE Technician II supports the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program by ensuring compliance with applicable FAA, OSHA, EPA, and company requirements. This role performs field

inspections, manages hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, supports emergency

preparedness activities, maintains HSE documentation, and provides safety training to employees and

contractors. The HSE Technician II is expected to work independently across multiple work areas, identify

both obvious and non-obvious hazards, support regulatory compliance activities, and serve as the primary

program owner for the Hazardous Waste Management Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Ensure compliance with established regulatory and company compliance checklists, including FAA,

OSHA, EPA, and internal HSE requirements.

 Conduct routine compliance activities and assist with regulatory inspections, audits, reporting, and

corrective actions.

 Serve as the designated program owner for the Hazardous Waste Management Program.

 Manage hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and materials in accordance with applicable

regulations and company procedures.

 Manages hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals including adding chemicals to tanks to maintain

tank chemistry.

 Maintains chemical inventory.

 Manages hazardous and nonhazardous waste, including waste manifests, proper segregation and

disposal timelines, proper labeling and storage of acids/bases, solvents, paints, batteries, tank sludge

cleanout and wastewater handling, and other MRO byproducts.

 Maintains waste profiles; assists with regulatory reporting and waste minimization efforts.

 Identify opportunities to reduce waste generation, improve handling practices, and minimize

environmental impact.

 Assist with spill response and cleanup as needed.

 Assist with incident and accident investigations, including gathering information, documenting

findings, and tracking corrective actions.

 Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library and periodically audit documentation for completeness

and accuracy.

 Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection documentation, training records, and other required

program documentation.

 Conduct independent HSE inspections across multiple work areas. Identify routine and non-obvious

workplace hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

 Assist with site permit-related inspections, monitoring, and sampling activities.

 Delivers standard safety training modules (PPE, HazCom, fire extinguisher use and other assigned HSE

training topics)

 Distribute and maintain appropriate PPE for employees and applicable contractors.

 Perform basic inspections and functional checks of safety equipment. Identify damaged, expired, or

otherwise unsuitable equipment and coordinate replacement or corrective action.

 Coordinate and support emergency preparedness drills, including fire and spill-response exercises.

Lead drill execution and facilitate after-action reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.

 Maintain, inspect, refill, and coordinate replacement of fire extinguishers as required.

 Assist with spill response, containment, cleanup, and proper waste disposal when needed.

 Assist with contractor HSE orientation and ensure contractors understand applicable site safety

requirements.

 May provide informal guidance, direction, and technical support to HSE Technician I personnel.

 Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage employees to identify and address workplace

hazards.

 Exposure to noise, chemicals, cleaning agents, hazardous / nonhazardous waste and dust is common.

Qualifications & Requirements - (these are only some)

 2-3 years of relevant experience in HSE, environmental compliance, or a related field.

 High school diploma or equivalent required.

 Experience in an aerospace, with FAA, aviation, manufacturing, industrial, or similarly regulated

environment a plus.

 OSHA 30 certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).

 Forklift certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).

 HAZWOPER 24 certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).

A full job description is available.

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