Safety Technician

We are CAES, a technologically advanced electronics company employing more than 2,400 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide. We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in defense, aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets.
Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven
A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future.
Overview
Operating safely is critical to the success of CAES. Our Lansdale facility has created a new role for a Safety Technician to provide operational and administrative support to our EHS program.
If everything about safety is something you take pride in, and realize its impact on the wellbeing of employees, please consider joining us. You can expect to carry out basic inspections and tests of safety and workplace hazard monitoring equipment and systems; escalating for resolution when you discover an issue or hazard. When contractors are inhouse you'll be their primary point of contact and escort through our work areas.
You're an important member of the site's Emergency Response Team (ERT) and update our databases with relevant information. During audits you'll actively participate in the assessments.
Safety is a primary value at CAES and this role is essential in ensuring this occurs in our day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities

• Supports all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs and assists various Industrial Hygiene sampling activities
• Completes critical weekly collection of hazardous waste and conduct inspections of collection areas. Participates in annual chemical inventory
• Maintains database and enters new information as received
• Maintains EHS and Industrial Hygiene calibration program
• Supports and actively participates on Committees operated by EHS
• Conduct periodic inspections of the Medical Center, AED's, fall protection equipment, first aid kits, eyewashes, safety showers, fire extinguishers, ladders, SPCC kits, etc.

Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in EHS
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred:

• 1+ years' experience in EHS
• Pursuing coursework for a degree in Occupational, Safety and Health or other Science based program, strongly preferred
• MicroSoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Computer skills in database maintenance
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other benefits include:

• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Tailored management and leadership training

ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.