HSE Technician II - Night Shift

Description

Shift: Mon-Thur 8pm-5:30am and Fri 8pm-4:30am
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Technician II to join our Salt Lake City HSE team. This role is ideal for an experienced HSE professional who enjoys working across diverse environments, influencing safe behaviors, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The HSE Technician II serves as a key member of the Health, Safety & Environmental team and supports the implementation and maintenance of site HSE programs, policies, and procedures. Building upon foundational HSE experience, this position contributes to hazard identification, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and environmental assessments, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response initiatives.
• Assist with and conduct incident and near-miss investigations, including data collection, root cause analysis, and documentation.
• Deliver new employee safety orientations and targeted occupational health and safety training programs.
• Facilitate safety training sessions for employees, teams, and business partners.
• Participate in safety committees and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to HSE Technician I team members.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including monitoring practices, maintaining documentation, and assisting with permit and reporting requirements.
• Maintain site chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems for accuracy and accessibility.
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives across the site.
• Inspect and maintain safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, safety showers and eyewash stations, first aid kits, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company quality standards and procedures.
• Partner with department leaders and continuous improvement teams to identify and implement safety-related process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of HSE experience, including at least 3 years performing OSHA-related HSE duties in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing, preparing, and delivering training presentations to individuals and groups.
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections, investigations, and risk assessments.
• A valid Utah driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs.
• Familiarity with behavioral-based safety principles.
• Experience working in manufacturing, laboratory, clean room, or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
• Understanding of environmental compliance principles and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and organizational levels.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps.
• Ability to lift, move, and adjust objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and clean room garments when necessary.

Travel

• Minimal local travel between bioMérieux facilities within Salt Lake City, Utah.
• No regular domestic or international travel required.