环境安全技术员

工作日程

Environmental Safety Technicians typically work full-time. Overtime may be required for emergency response situations or to meet project deadlines. Some travel may be necessary for site evaluations.

典型职责

• Monitor workplace environmental conditions; check for adherence to regulations
• Apply codes, regulations, laws, and policies related to worker health and safety
• Conduct inspections and audits to identify potential safety hazards and environmental risks. Ensure safe levels of air and water quality
• Check emission control devices for proper functioning
• Collect and analyze samples of soil, water, and gas for contaminants and pollutants, following Environmental Protection Agency guidelines
• Analyze and interpret environmental data using modeling, simulation tools, and Geographic Information Systems
• Assist in developing and implementing safety programs and emergency response plans to safeguard workers against hazardous practices and materials
• Communicate safety-related information to employees, managers, and contractors
• Provide workplace safety training; document training records, as needed
• Ensure proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment
• Research Safety Data Sheets, perform Toxic Substances Control Act assessments, authorize chemical use, and administer chemical tracking
• Follow guidelines in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
• Develop data-driven action/mitigation plans, including testing and treating Acid Mine Drainage water
• Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Provide support in hazardous waste management labeling, storage, transport, and disposal
• Assist in applying for environmental and health safety permits
• Analyze incident data for trends in mishaps, injuries, and hazards

额外责任

• 校准测试仪器
• Cooperate with external inspections
• Implement Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures, as applicable
• Conduct monitoring and reporting to government agencies as required
• Maintain records related to waste characterization
• 支持事件和事故调查；确定根本原因并提出预防措施建议
• Prepare reports based on assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations
• 培训和监督新技术人员
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and meetings
• Research trends, best practices, and regulatory changes 

软技能

• 分析性的
• 注重细节
• 协作
• 批判性思维
• 演绎和归纳推理
• 注重细节
• 独立的
• 诚信
• 监测
• 目标
• 有组织的
• 敏锐
• 解决问题
• 阅读理解
• 以安全为导向
• 力量和耐力
• 强大的沟通能力

技术技能

• Emergency response planning
• Environmental areas (e.g., air quality, water resources)
• 环境监测、采样、数据收集和分析工具与技术
• 环境法规和合规措施
• 环境报告工具
• Environmental science and ecology
• 地理信息系统（GIS）
• Hazardous waste and materials regulations and handling procedures
• 项目管理
• 报告撰写和演示
• 安全与健康评估技术
• Statistical and data modeling tools

• Chemical companies
• Construction and infrastructure companies
• Corporate environmental departments
• 环境咨询公司
• 政府监管机构（联邦、州和地方）
• Healthcare facilities
• Industrial and manufacturing plants
• Mining and natural resource companies
• Public and private educational institutions
• Research organizations
• Utilities (water, gas, and electric)
• Waste management and recycling companies

Environmental Safety Technicians may work in various conditions, including industrial settings or outdoors facing environmental factors. The job may require being around hazardous materials, which demands strict adherence to safety protocols.

Workers sometimes face industry resistance or public concerns, requiring them to have strong communication skills. As advocates for workplace safety and environmental stewardship, they play a crucial role in promoting and implementing effective health and safety practices and policies. At the same time, they must engage in continuous learning to stay updated on changing regulations and safety practices.

The public is putting pressure on governmental agencies to do more for the environment and to have more oversight on what organizations are doing. This push for more sustainability and accountability is resulting in new laws and updated policies and regulations at national, state, and local levels.

Environmental Safety Technicians help to explain these changes and monitor organizational compliance with them. Technology like remote sensing and advanced analytical tools is enabling them to conduct more precise monitoring and better data collection.

The incorporation of AI, wearable smart devices, robotics, and electronic reporting systems is also being used to enhance safety—but these advancements require workers to keep up with the evolving technologies. 

Students who choose to become Environmental Safety Technicians often have an interest in the natural world and environmental conservation. They may have been involved in science clubs, outdoor activities, and community initiatives focused on sustainability from a young age. Their academic interests probably included subjects like biology, chemistry, and environmental studies.