Environmental Technician

Join Kyocera International, Inc. We’re hiring an Environmental Technician 4 at our San Diego, CA facility!

Salary Range: $29 - $37 per hour (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Paid time off to volunteer

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

Environmental Technician 4 (EHS
4714)

Exempt: No
Safety Sensitive: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides a wide variety of operational and administrative support for company environmental, health and safety programs and policies. Carries out inspections, audits, and tests of safety and workplace hazard monitoring equipment and systems; records and escalates anomalies, hazards, and issues for resolution. Assists in Emergency Response Team (ERT) and employee training; maintains safety records, manuals, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

Supports ongoing safety surveys and investigations of incidents, accidents, and emergencies. Under limited supervision, responsible for providing support to the chemical storage, equipment wastewater treatment areas and the salvage control. Trains other Technicians and production staff.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED with associate degree in a related field preferred. A minimum of 4 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of environmental/industrial hygiene-related roles; certification preferred. Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).

Ability to walk, climb, stand, and work in a variety of environments; may wear PPE for extended periods of time. Must pass 24-hour HAZWOPER and forklift driver certifications within 6 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chemical Storage & Waste Operations

• Perform day-to-day operation of the chemical storage and waste areas in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste pickups with disposal contractors.
• Receive chemical purchases and manage storage, organization, and categorization of chemicals.
• Move, stage, and manage drums and containers using approved material-handling methods.
• Print hazardous waste labels, replace defaced or damaged labels, and ensure proper container labeling.
• Support other departments with waste disposition and chemical handling needs.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean chemical storage area, waste pad, and shared office space.
• Sign waste manifests.

Wastewater Treatment & Reclaim Systems

• Collect routine samples from the wastewater treatment plant and other non-routine samples as requested by senior EHS staff.
• Operate and maintain wastewater reclaim/reuse systems.
• Provide support for wastewater treatment operations and salvage control activities as requested.

Regulatory Compliance & EHS Support

• Assist senior EHS staff in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Conduct routine self-inspections of chemical storage areas, hazardous waste accumulation areas, and satellite accumulation areas;…