EHS Technician

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

We are seeking a EHS Technician to join our EHS team. This role will play a critical part in ensuring hazardous materials are handled and processed safely and with the highest level of environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to keep high-precision manufacturing processes running smoothly and safely. As a EHS Technician you will be responsible for safe, compliant handling of regulated wastes as well as working throughout the business to ensure occupational safety and health requirements are met.

Regulated waste handling

• Cradle-to-grave handling of regulated wastes in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Occupational safety

• Conduct occupational safety inspections and interventions utilizing safety inspection software in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Industrial hygiene

• Implement industrial hygiene requirements such as (but not limited to): chemical exposure identification/control, noise monitoring, and respiratory protection

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

• At least 1 year of experience handling, packaging, and shipping regulated wastes.

• Experience with chemical segregation including (but not limited to) flammables, corrosives, reactive materials.

• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) respiratory protection, flame-resistant uniform, and safety toe shoes.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure EHS requirements are met.

• Clear communication and documentation skills to effectively log environmental compliance data, occupational safety inspections, and implemented corrective actions.

• Working knowledge of regulations governing regulated waste such as (but not limited to): Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA 40 CFR).

• General knowledge of occupational safety requirements (29 CFR 1910) such as (but not limited to): lockout/tagout, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, and confined spaces.

• Experience in the additive manufacturing industry.

• Current certifications for: RCRA (California and federal) and Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Experience with Microsoft, Excel and general computer efficiency for documentation of records.

• This role is based in a dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to production areas, quality & material labs, and office settings.

• Position requires frequent standing, walking, or lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Mon-Fri (8am-5:30pm) Occasional coverage over 3-day weekends.

• From time to time, you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.