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Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Mojave, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vast is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Technician , reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager , and serves as the primary on-site resource for Environmental, Health, and ...

PEAK: Health & Safety Technician

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28.51 - $31.66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Based in the DC and reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor, the Health and Safety Technician will provide support in all areas of health and safety, including mitigating occupational hazards.

PEAK: Health & Safety Technician

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28.51 - $31.66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Based in the DC and reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor, the Health and Safety Technician will provide support in all areas of health and safety, including mitigating occupational hazards.

PEAK: Health & Safety Technician

Ontario, CA · On-site

$28.51 - $31.66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Based in the DC and reporting to the Health and Safety Supervisor, the Health and Safety Technician will provide support in all areas of health and safety, including mitigating occupational hazards.

Health & Safety Technician - Midland, TX LOCATION: Midland - Texas - USA DEPARTMENT: HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Purpose: Supports Health and Safety function of the region ensuring that HESA ...

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How much do health safety technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for health safety technician in the United States is $25.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a health safety technician?

Health Safety Technicians are professionals responsible for ensuring that workplaces comply with health and safety regulations. They conduct inspections, monitor environments for hazards, and help develop procedures to minimize risks to employees. Their duties often include training staff on safety practices, investigating accidents, and maintaining records of safety incidents. Health Safety Technicians play a crucial role in promoting safe and healthy working conditions across various industries.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a health safety technician?

To thrive as a Health Safety Technician, you need knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk assessment, often supported by an associate degree or relevant certification (such as OSHA). Familiarity with safety inspection tools, incident reporting systems, and compliance software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively help individuals excel in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining safe work environments and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What challenges do health safety technicians face when ensuring workplace compliance?

Health Safety Technicians often encounter challenges such as gaining employee buy-in for safety protocols, keeping up with frequently changing regulations, and identifying potential hazards in dynamic work environments. They need to communicate clearly across different departments and roles to foster a culture of safety. Additionally, balancing the enforcement of safety policies with maintaining positive working relationships can be complex, but strong communication and up-to-date training help technicians succeed in these areas.

What is the difference between Health Safety Technician vs Environmental Technician?

AspectHealth Safety TechnicianEnvironmental Technician
CertificationsOSHA 10/30, HAZWOPEROSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, construction, manufacturingEnvironmental sites, laboratories, fieldwork
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, energyEnvironmental agencies, consulting firms

Both roles focus on safety and environmental compliance, often sharing certifications like OSHA 10/30 and HAZWOPER. The main difference lies in their work environments: Health Safety Technicians primarily work in industrial and construction settings to ensure workplace safety, while Environmental Technicians focus on environmental monitoring and compliance in field and laboratory settings.

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Infographic showing various Health Safety Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,077 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

L3Harris Technologies

Orange, VA

$49K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Technician

Job ID: 42028

Job Location:Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Technician to join our team at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment's Orange, VA site.Our site is nearCulpeper, VA, in beautiful, rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington, DC)! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

The Environmental Health & Safety classifications perform labor tasks related to the disposal, reduction, storage, packaging, and transportation of chemical, industrial wastes, and hazardous materials; maintain inventory and storage of waste and hazardous materials; maintain waste collection and disposal records, including schedules of all shipment of waste; assist in inspections to ensure compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, regulations and standards related to hazardous sites; assist with testing and servicing equipment and systems; may be required to operate equipment after training; may be required to perform EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) tasks including but not limited to setting up firing lines for explosives and operating high temperature ovens for thermal decontamination; and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Manage hazardous and explosive waste
  • Transport hazardous and explosive waste
  • Store hazardous waste
  • RCRA environmental inspections
  • Make waste determinations based on explosive classification
  • Pull water samples
  • Know the basics of energetic waste and how it reacts with other waste
  • Operate tractor, forklift, hoist, etc.
  • Label and identify hazardous and nonhazardous waste
  • Maintain waste collection and disposal records
  • Assist with testing
  • Prolonged standing, bending, stooping and lifting
  • Conduct site safety and environmental inspections
  • Knowledge in all safety and environmental regulations
  • Identify hazards with energetic waste
  • Assist in air monitoring and testing
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions
  • Test electrical leads using a multimeter
  • Maintain equipment and tooling
  • The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) traversing across production floors
  • Ability to transfer up to 50 pounds
  • Operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.)
  • Work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection
  • Some positions may require Respirator clearance up to and including the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level A clearance
  • Drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations as needed
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to identify unsafe acts and / or conditions and take the proper steps to eliminate them
  • Knowledge and ability to use basic mathematics

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience or 2 year post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
  • Work well in a team environment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $49,500 - $91,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Employment Type: Full-Time