EHS Technician

Position Summary:

The EH&S Technician is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the performance and growth of EHS Programs at SkyWater - MN, with emphasis on Health & Safety. The EHS Technician will assist with key responsibilities for ensuring compliance with state and federal legislation as applicable to the organization and supporting the critical relationships and permits with regulatory agencies. This position will be executing and monitoring EHS strategies to minimize environmental impacts and promote a safe & healthy workplace for our employees.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Provide daily EHS guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with managers to update safety protocols and recommend improvements.
• Support Emergency Response Team training, meetings, and drills.
• Implement corrective actions and maintain detailed safety records.
• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Support environmental compliance (waste disposal, stormwater, wastewater sampling).
• Monitor first-aid cabinets and AED machines for readiness.
• Help meet company health, safety, sustainability, and environmental goals.
  Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to research and apply basic regulatory guidelines in support of environmental health and safety compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and possess a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Ability to work with diverse groups to achieve desired results.
• Assemble, arrange computer, and interpret data.
• Generate reports as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree and/or formal education in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline preferred but sufficient experience will be strongly considered in place of education/degree.
• Experience: 0-3 years experience leading and implementing EHS programs, conducting EHS training and enforcing adherence to EHS rules.
• Ability to negotiate and manage effective change associated with people, equipment and process changes.
• Ability to build, motivate and lead cross-functional teams to meet project objectives, with a focus on measurable results.
• Can recognize the need, and effectively escalate in the event of conflict or misalignment threatens the success of a project.
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience leading and implementing EHS programs, conducting EHS training and enforcing adherence to EHS rules.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends on occasion
• Must be able to adapt to stressful situations and complete projects under tight deadlines
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds
• Requires walking, standing, repetitive bending and some climbing
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

The job description may not represent all duties and may also require performing other duties as assigned. SkyWater reserves the right to modify position duties at any time during the course of employment.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets