Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS Technici

Company Overview

Solecta plays a globally impactful role in the development of novel and critical separation technologies for high value process feed streams that directly support the improvement of people’s lives. Whether it be advancements in the production of nutritionally sound food, materials for everyday life, or mitigation of environmental footprint, our team is driven to provide thoughtful and meaningful leadership in advanced separations.

With a deep focus on understanding our clients’ industries and applications, Solecta strives to deliver superior value and agility to navigate today’s complex business environment. Solecta maintains manufacturing facilities and an R&D center in Oceanside, CA., and commercial offices in Minneapolis, Boston, and Chicago.

Solecta is a wholly owned subsidiary of True North Venture Partners.

The EHS Technician supports the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager in maintaining regulatory compliance and safe work practices within a membrane manufacturing facility. This role assists with environmental programs (APCD, wastewater, and hazardous waste), conducts inspections, maintains documentation, and delivers assigned EHS training to employees.

The position is hands‑on, production-focused, and responsible for executing defined EHS activities while escalating complex or regulatory-significant issues to the EHS Manager.

• Consistently meets or exceeds established standards for safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation accuracy.
• Supports compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Assists with Air Pollution Control District (APCD) compliance activities, including inspections, recordkeeping, and emissions‑related data collection.
• Supports wastewater compliance through documentation, sampling coordination, and permit-related recordkeeping.
• Assists with hazardous waste management, including waste identification, labeling, accumulation area inspections, and manifest tracking.
• Conducts routine EHS inspections and safety observations across production and support areas.
• Assists with incident, near‑miss, spill reporting, and investigations; tracks corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Delivers assigned EHS training, including new hire safety orientation, chemical safety, hazard communication, PPE, and emergency response awareness.
• Maintains EHS training records and compliance tracking documentation.
• Assists with development and updates of SOPs, JSAs, risk assessments, and other EHS documentation.
• Supports regulatory inspections, internal audits, and customer audits.
• Participates in EHS improvement initiatives such as ergonomics, waste reduction, chemical storage improvements, and signage updates.
• Maintains regular presence on the production floor to reinforce safe work practices and employee engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of EHS and operational goals.

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or EHS support.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver training.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to walk production floors for extended periods and lift up to 30–40 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to use required PPE, including respirators, as necessary.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.

Preferred:

• Associate degree or coursework in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Industrial Safety.
• Experience supporting APCD, wastewater, or hazardous waste programs.
• Experience delivering safety training or employee orientations.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• HAZWOPER or RCRA training.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as chemical or membrane manufacturing.

Solecta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Monday - Friday, 1st Shift Daytime