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Environmental, Health & Safety Technician - Weekend First Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Commonwealth Fusion SystemsTechnicianOperations
Pay
$30–$48/hour
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Devens, MA
Experience
2+ yrs
High school

Devens, MA at a glance

Rent
#4 of 51
$2,230/mo+42% vs US avg
Weather
#15 of 51
185 mild days0 hot · 107 cold
Income tax
#8 of 51
9% top rateMassachusetts

What you need

OSHARCRAEPADOThazardous waste managementindustrial hygiene monitoringsafety inspectionsgas detection calibrationspill responseSPCC
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: 
 
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
 
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
 
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
 
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. 
 
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as an Environmental Health & Safety Technician
 
The Environmental Health & Safety Technician will support environmental, health and safety initiatives at our Devens, Massachusetts as well as our Somerville, Massachusetts facility. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician will be responsible for regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, RCRA, EPA, and DOT requirements. Works with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our team can achieve its missions while meeting all environmental, health, and safety objectives.
 
Weekend 1st shift - Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fri - Sun, 15% differential

What you'll do:

  • Health and Safety:
  • Ensure that safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fall protection equipment, first aid kits, AEDs, safety showers, and eyewash stations are properly maintained, inspected, and serviced according to regulations and manufacturer recommendations
  • Ensure that lifting and rigging equipment is being maintained in accordance with regulations and manufacturers recommendations
  • Calibrate fixed and portable gas detection devices in accordance with regulations and manufacturers recommendations
  • Facilitate safety inspections and audits (e.g., ladders, walking working surfaces) using checklists or guides to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe and compliant manner
  • Provide direct safety oversight by identifying and correcting workplace hazards and unsafe conditions observed
  • Assist with employee exposure assessments (i.e., industrial hygiene monitoring)
  • Assist in the implementation of site-specific safety programs
  • Ensure notification and immediate corrective actions when an unsafe condition is found or reported
  • Assist with incident investigations
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  • Environmental:
  • Assist with the management of recyclables, universal waste, waste oil, and hazardous waste
  • Monitor levels of hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas
  • Ensure all waste is properly labeled
  • Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification
  • Record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste drum logs, hazardous waste sign in sheets, VOC solvent usage logs, and related records
  • Perform weekly hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
  • Assist in waste shipments with the waste disposal contractor
  • Perform weekly stormwater inspections per the SWPPP
  • Perform tasks related to spill response/prevention
  • Assist with implementing the spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC)
  • Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits

    • What we’re looking for:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to an environmental, health and safety program
  • Previous experience in a construction/industrial environment
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
  • Required experience in performing safety oversight in an industrial environment
  • Requirement of knowledge of regulatory requirements from agencies like OSHA, EPA, DEC, RCRA, and others

    • Bonus points for:

  • Experience in managing hazardous waste storage and satellite accumulation areas
  • Experience implementing/developing health and safety plans and programs
  • Experience with emergency response incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
  • Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
  • Ability to multitask, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

    • Must-have requirements:

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
    • #LI-Onsite

    At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
     
    We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
     
    This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

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    About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is building SPARC, the world's first net-energy fusion machine. Spun out of MIT, they are commercializing compact fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnets to deliver clean, limitless energy.

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