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Environmental Technician
Baton Rouge, LA · Construction/FacilitiesJob Summary:
The Environmental Technician supports the day‑to‑day activities of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program. This role assists with basic compliance tasks, routine inspections, waste handling, and required documentation to help ensure the facility meets applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulations. The technician will help with environmental waste management, RCRA requirements, basic MPBS tasks, DOT 49 CFR needs, and water‑related permitting activities under the direction of EHS leadership. Additional support may be provided as needed to maintain overall compliance and continuous improvement.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
Qualifications:
Required:
The Environmental Technician supports the day‑to‑day activities of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program. This role assists with basic compliance tasks, routine inspections, waste handling, and required documentation to help ensure the facility meets applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulations. The technician will help with environmental waste management, RCRA requirements, basic MPBS tasks, DOT 49 CFR needs, and water‑related permitting activities under the direction of EHS leadership. Additional support may be provided as needed to maintain overall compliance and continuous improvement.
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with Environmental and Safety activities across the facility.
- Help with waste management tasks, recordkeeping, and routine compliance documentation.
- Participate in routine audits, inspections, and assessments.
- Assist with basic regulatory reporting and data collection.
- Support efforts to meet Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze EHS performance metrics and recommend improvements.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in Environmental roles
- Knowledge of EPA, DOT 49cfr, and LDEQ principles
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to follow procedures and understand work processes
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, or related field; or equivalent experience
- Work may involve exposure to noise, dust, heat, and areas with heavy equipment
- Must be able to wear required PPE in designated zones
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and occasionally lift materials as required