Ehs Technician

Job Title: Environmental Technician

Job Description

This role supports the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department with a primary focus on hazardous materials management, environmental compliance, inspections, reporting, and employee safety training. The Environmental Technician works closely with the EHS Manager to ensure all operations remain compliant with OSHA, DOT, California EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position is well suited to someone with a strong environmental compliance background and HazMat experience who can work independently, maintain detailed records, and support waste management activities in a fast-paced industrial or shipyard environment. Experience on military installations, shipyards, manufacturing facilities, or construction sites is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager with environmental compliance initiatives and hazardous materials (HazMat) operations.
• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs and inspections to identify environmental risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor hazardous material accumulation areas and ensure hazardous waste is shipped within required regulatory timelines.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly environmental compliance reports to document activities and findings.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of environmental, safety, and hazardous material supplies.
• Assist with the development and delivery of employee environmental and safety training programs.
• Participate in weekly training activities, including scheduled Thursday training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with California EPA, OSHA, DOT, and internal environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including manifests, inspection logs, and compliance records.
• Coordinate with approved waste disposal vendors and transport providers to manage hazardous waste shipments.
• Support internal and external audits, investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory inspections.
• Identify environmental risks and implement corrective measures to mitigate hazards and improve compliance.
• Assist with industrial hygiene and workplace safety initiatives in an industrial or shipyard setting.
• Support large-scale environmental compliance programs as needed, particularly in complex operational environments.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in environmental, HazMat, EHS, environmental compliance, or as an environmental technician.
• Experience conducting inspections, reporting, documentation, and compliance activities in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, construction, shipyard, or similar operations.
• Strong understanding of hazardous waste management procedures, including accumulation and disposal processes.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
• DOT Shipper Certification or demonstrated experience shipping hazardous materials.
• OSHA environmental, safety, or compliance training.
• RCRA and California Title 22 Hazardous Waste Facility Management Certification.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance regulations, including California EPA regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements related to environmental health and safety.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong reliability and attendance record.
• High professional integrity and strong ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Long-term career mindset with a stable work history and commitment to continuous growth.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working on military bases or Department of Defense facilities.
• Industrial hygienist experience or training.
• OSHA 30 Certification (1915 preferred).
• PEIRA HazMat Certification (320).
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
• Shipyard experience supporting environmental or safety operations.
• Experience as an Environmental Specialist within a manufacturing plant.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale environmental compliance programs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a strong family-oriented culture that values long-term relationships, high employee retention, and professional integrity. The organization offers a stable schedule with consistent daytime hours, providing predictable work-life balance. You will gain hands-on environmental compliance experience supporting critical operations and have access to certification assistance for strong performers, creating clear opportunities for long-term career growth and development.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial environment at Camp Pendleton, supporting operations that may include shipyard, manufacturing, construction, or similar settings. The role involves regular facility walkthroughs, inspections, and interaction with hazardous materials and waste management processes in a fast-paced operational environment. Work is conducted primarily during consistent daytime hours, offering a stable schedule while engaging directly with field activities, industrial hygiene initiatives, and workplace safety programs in a highly regulated setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.