Health and Safety Technician
Alcoa - Newburgh, IN
Hiring: Health and Safety Technician Company: Alcoa Location: Newburgh, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:04:12 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Regulatory Compliance, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •0 to 2 years Primary Focus •2 years Primary Focus •60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities! •Over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities! Required Skills: •Entry level, 0 to 2 years •On-site plant and field work •REPORTS TO Senior Industrial Hygienist •Support exposure monitoring and hazard evaluation. Conduct or assist with workplace exposure monitoring, industrial hygiene surveys, health hazard assessments, inspections, audits, and program evaluations to support employee health protection and exposure-reduction efforts. •Prepare and manage sampling resources. Set up, maintain, calibrate, and track industrial hygiene equipment and supplies so field activities are completed accurately and reliably. •Collect and coordinate samples. Gather and document samples, maintain appropriate records, coordinate laboratory analysis, and drive samples to local shipping or laboratory locations as needed. •Maintain accurate data and documentation. Enter, organize, check, and interpret monitoring data; maintain databases, metrics, training records, reports, and other program documents with attention to data integrity and follow-through. •Support safety and compliance programs. Assist with site safety programs, contractor safety activities, regulatory compliance work, corrective-action tracking, and continuous-improvement projects. Qualifications: •Relevant technical education. An associate's or bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field provides the foundation for this work. •Entry-level experience and intentional interest. Up to two years of experience in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, EHS, Environmental Health, laboratory, safety, or a closely related setting. Relevant internships, co-ops, coursework, and projects may count. •Safety-minded readiness for field work. Willingness and ability to work in a large industrial plant environment and participate in field sampling, inspections, equipment handling, and detailed documentation. •Data and Microsoft Office skills. Working proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including basic comfort organizing, checking, and interpreting numeric information and records. Excel is especially important for Industrial Hygiene data. •Organized and collaborative work style. Dependability, careful follow-through, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, learn technical concepts quickly, and work effectively across functions. •Valid driver's license. Ability to perform local driving associated with shipping samples or transporting equipment. •Learn and apply safe work practices. Build knowledge of site procedures, sampling methods, equipment handling, documentation standards, and key stakeholders. •Deliver accurate, reliable work. Prepare equipment and records correctly, complete routine assignments and data entry on time, and ask for help at the right time. •Grow in independence and impact. Identify inconsistencies or hazards, contribute to compliance and continuous improvement, and demonstrate readiness for broader responsibility. •Career Development Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!