Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the HSE Technician is the identification, measurement, and evaluation of safety and environmental hazards.  Following assessments of the associated risks, reports are compiled, with recommendations, that reduce harm to people and our planet.  Duties include testing, sample collection, and observation of workplace practices.  Data is collected, recorded, and presented in technical reports to the Senior HSE Manager.  The HSE Technician assists Operations and HSE management with “risk-free culture” building, audits and inspections, regulatory compliance, policy enforcement, investigations, and workforce training.

This position is a “shared service,” i.e., based in our Hoosick Falls, NY plant three (3) days a week, with secondary responsibilities at our Green Island, NY plant two (2) days a week.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Health & Safety

Assist with safety committee meeting preparations, minutes, and communicationsAssist with incident reporting and investigationsConduct inspections, audits, and assessmentsHazard identification, risk analysis, and mitigationsPlan, organize, schedule and conduct inspections of facilities, work areas and equipmentRecord data and compile for statistical analysis and reportsAssist with the development of a strong safety culture within the workforceAssist with command and control, and execution, of the Emergency Action Plan, as requiredAssist with verification, validation, and updates of all HSE procedures, work instructions, etc.

Environmental

Test workplaces for environmental hazards and risk, e.g., chemical or biological hazardsAssess environmental risks and supervise the implementation of proactive safe work solutionsMonitor site conditions, practices, and procedures for compliancePermit maintenance; i.e., maintain compliance with requirements and current permit statusConduct sampling, record data, and compile for statistical analysis and compliance reportsMaintain all required records and documentationSelect, implement, and monitor corrective actions to verify compliance and validityAssist with the development and deployment of HSE initiativesAll other duties as assigned

Education:

Associates Degree; Occupational Health & Safety, or Environmental Management

Experience:

Three (3) years in Occupational Health & Safety and/or Environmental Management role

Preferred Skills:

OSHA regulations, interpretation and applicationFamiliarity with federal, state, and local regulations related to HSE complianceEPA regulations, and Hazardous Waste ManagementRegulatory complianceRisk assessments, audits, inspections, and surveysAtmospheric, environmental, and data analysisProblem-solving abilitiesProject management skillsOccupational Health & Safety proceduresCommunication skills, verbal and writtenHealth, Safety, and Environmental trainingMicrosoft Office SuitePowerPoint, development and presentationFirst Aid/CPR/AED Certified, with training experience

Salary:

$65,000.00

If you are interested in being part of a world class Quality function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.