Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Facilities Technician

Job Description Summary

The EHS and Facilities Technician supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities at Avio Aero's Phoenix manufacturing facility while assisting Facilities with routine inspections, basic preventive maintenance, and building operations. Duties include recurring compliance checks, documentation, hazard identification, and corrective action follow-up.

This full-time, individual-contributor role is in Avio Aero’s Operations Department, reports to the Facilities Manager, and works closely with EHS, Facilities and Maintenance. Work is expected to be approximately 70% EHS and 30% Facilities support, based on operational needs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero from time to time.

Environmental Compliance and Inspections

• Perform and document scheduled environmental inspections, including daily air-quality operating and maintenance logs and monthly air-quality checks.
• Conduct hazardous waste storage area inspections; maintain waste logs; and assist with appropriate labeling, handling, storage, and shipment preparation.
• Inspect spill kits and support Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) program checks and documentation.
• Support stormwater inspections, discharge permit requirements, and other facility environmental monitoring activities.
• Assist with paint gun cleaning system inspections and related environmental housekeeping checks.
• Coordinate required backflow prevention inspections, air monitor calibrations, and paint booth breathing-air equipment calibrations with qualified providers.
• Maintain environmental inspection records and assist with audits, permit documentation, and follow-up of identified concerns.

Workplace Health and Safety

• Perform facility safety inspections to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Inspect emergency eyewash stations and conduct routine visual checks of portable fire extinguishers at designated building locations.
• Coordinate and document scheduled inspections of fire suppression and monitoring systems, fire riser valves, and overhead door drop tests using qualified service providers as required.
• Support routine inspections of cranes, jib systems, emergency equipment, and other identified safety-critical equipment, within training and authorization limits.
• Assist with hazard communication, PPE, machine safety, emergency preparedness, and safe work practices.
• Support safety training, incident and near-miss investigations, and tracking corrective actions through completion.

Facilities and Preventive Maintenance Support

• Assist Facilities personnel with scheduled equipment checks, general building inspections, and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
• Support inspection and servicing of dust collectors, mist collectors, air filtration systems, and industrial ventilation equipment.
• Assist with routine compressed-air equipment checks, air-line maintenance, filter changes, cleaning, lubrication, and similar work within demonstrated qualifications.
• Support upkeep of water softeners, drainage and flushing systems, and other general facility utilities.
• Assist with forklift, scissor lift, and other mobile equipment pre-use inspection programs; perform inspections only when trained and authorized.
• Identify equipment deficiencies, communicate repair needs, and assist qualified maintenance personnel or contractors with facility improvement projects.

Inspection Tracking, Records, and Cross-Functional Support

• Maintain the recurring inspection schedule for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual, and as-needed activities.
• Maintain organized inspection checklists, preventive maintenance logs, environmental records, and corrective action documentation.
• Coordinate due dates, internal assignments, and outside inspections; elevate overdue items and unresolved deficiencies.
• Work with Operations, EHS, and Facilities teams to improve inspection processes, housekeeping, safety, and equipment reliability.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education Required: High school diploma or GED. Additional technical education or coursework in environmental, health, safety, or industrial maintenance is preferred.

Experience Required:

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, facilities, maintenance, or EHS-related environment.
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety practices, routine equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to complete inspection reports, maintain accurate records, and use Microsoft Excel or other tracking systems.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, identify potential hazards, and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

Desired Characteristics

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero from time to time.

• Two or more years of related experience in EHS, industrial facilities, or manufacturing operations preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, hazardous waste management, emergency response, stormwater, SPCC, and air-quality compliance practices.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour,  RCRA, DOT, Hazwoper, or other relevant safety credentials preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial ventilation, compressed air, dust collection, and manufacturing equipment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage several recurring priorities independently.
• Professional and adaptable; works collaboratively with operations personnel and outside service providers.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout an active manufacturing facility.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and access to routine inspection locations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as required by assigned tasks.
• Occasional sitting, computer use, recordkeeping, and written reporting.
• Potential exposure to moving machinery, airborne particles, industrial noise, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and injury insurance
• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts

Technical, Leadership and development training

Salary : $25 - $35