Environmental Health Safety Technician

About the Company

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products address thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market, while its Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

Company Values

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best.

• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Problem Solvers
• We are Allies
• We Drive Forward

Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Waste Management

• Inspect manufacturing, laboratory, and facility areas for waste and other regulated materials.
• Collect, package, label, and prepare wastes for shipment in accordance with applicable shipping and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate waste shipments, maintain shipping documentation, and submit records to EHS leadership.
• Support chemical inventory management and reporting requirements.
• Perform air permit equipment inventories and support environmental compliance reporting.
• Support waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives, including tracking energy, water, and waste metrics.

EHS Inspections, Audits & Monitoring

• Conduct routine EHS inspections and audits of manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, office, and outdoor areas to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and compliance gaps.
• Perform monthly and weekly inspections including but not limited to:
  • Fire extinguisher inspections
  • Eyewash and emergency shower inspections
  • First aid kit and AED inspections
  • Facility walkthroughs
• Identify unsafe conditions, safety violations, and opportunities for improvement, and report findings to the EHS Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with compliance audits and support corrective action implementation.

Safety Programs & Regulatory Compliance

• Support implementation and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Maintain inspection records, compliance documentation, training records, and regulatory reporting files.
• Assist with Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Hot Work, Line Break, Fork Truck Safety, Fall Protection, PPE, and other site safety programs.
• Review, approve, and audit hot work permits and job safety analyses (JSAs) for designated tasks.
• Maintain the site Safety Compliance Calendar and support required regulatory submissions.

Emergency Response & Preparedness

• Support emergency response planning, evacuation drills, emergency exercises, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain emergency equipment, evacuation maps, assembly area signage, and emergency response supplies.

Training & Safety Communication

• Attend and support EHS training programs and safety meetings.
• Provide EHS-related training and safety guidance as directed.
• Audit pre-shift safety meetings for compliance and effectiveness.
• Track employee training records and certifications.
• Communicate safety updates, reminders, and best practices through meetings, postings, and other communication methods.
• Promote a positive safety culture and build strong working relationships across all departments.

Incident Investigation & Documentation

• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis activities as directed.
• Maintain records related to workplace incidents, inspections, corrective actions, and safety performance metrics.

Safety Equipment & PPE

• Monitor the use, condition, and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Order, distribute, inventory, and maintain safety equipment and supplies.
• Support management and safekeeping of emergency and health-related PPE supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of EHS or industrial safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, or similar environment preferred.
• Relevant safety certifications preferred (OSHA 30-hour, CPR/First Aid, Hazardous Waste, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, business documents, and governmental regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and injury prevention.

Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee regularly works in a manufacturing and laboratory environment and may be exposed to:
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • High temperatures
  • Chemicals and hazardous materials
  • Fumes and airborne particles
  • Loud noise levels
  • Electrical hazards
  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Wet or humid conditions
• Appropriate PPE and safety procedures are required at all times.

Schedule

Non-exempt hourly position. Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM schedule with flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed to support business operations.

Benefits

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO
• 401k Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance