Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician will help maintain and continually improve the environmental, health and safety programs at Qorvo. The position will be responsible for the fulfilment of routine compliance activities of the EHS Department, working with the site EHS Manager and Sr EHS Engineer to ensure consistent adherence with local, state, and federal regulations. This position will recommend and act on corrections to deficiencies, and elimination of identified hazards.  The EHS Technician role will also assist in implementing new safety initiatives, conducting regular audits, management of emergency response activities, the overall improvement of environmental health and safety programs and processes.

Critical Skills Required:

• This position requires an individual who can work independently with minimal direction, and who can organize and manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines.  
• This position requires a detail-oriented mindset with strong problem solving and communications skills.

Candidate Criteria:

• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• This is an onsite role – candidates must reside within commuting proximity of the Richardson, TX site.  No relocation benefits are being offered for this position.

 General Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections throughout the facility to identify environmental, safety and health hazards or compliance status including but not limited to: Emergency Response Supplies, Egress Clearance and Exit Signs, Fire Extinguisher and Eyewash Stations, Hazardous and Universal Waste, and Slings and Hoists.
• Coordinate with vendors on the annual inspections for Fire Extinguishers and Cranes & Hoists.
• Participate on the site Emergency Response Team (ERT)
• Coordinate ERT training which includes AED/CPR/First Aid, SCBA and Fire Extinguisher.
• Post and/or update site EHS signage as needed, including Confined Space and HazCom labels.
• Assist with EHS audits and regulatory inspections to document compliance status.
• Identify and act on improvement opportunities to reduce site risks and enhance the safety culture.
• Support and assist in the implementation of new EHS initiatives and best practices.
• Develop and maintain a general knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of related work experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role.  Experience in a fast-paced, high volume industrial/semiconductor manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Texas regulations relative to environmental, health & safety.
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in MS Office products. (Power point, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a task and complete it on schedule.
• Ability to adjust to rapid and frequent changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or similar education in Occupational Safety (or related field) preferred
• General Industry OSHA 10-hour certification, or other Safety relevant certification.
• Current HazWOPER certification and emergency response experience
• General understanding of EHS principles, including root cause and job hazard analysis.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.