Environmental Technician 3

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring an Environmental Tech 3 at our Vancouver, WA location!

Salary Range: $22 – $27 hourly
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles – and we’re just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Kyocera Values

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future – one innovation at a time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF position
Provides operational and administrative support for company environmental, health and safety programs and policies. Carries out basic inspections and tests of safety and workplace hazard monitoring equipment and systems; records and escalates anomalies, hazards, and issues for resolution. Assists in Emergency Response Team (ERT) and employee training; maintains safety records, manuals, and documentation in accordance with established procedures. Supports ongoing safety surveys and investigations of incidents, accidents, and emergencies. Under limited supervision, responsible for providing support to the chemical storage, wastewater treatment areas and the salvage control.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED with associate degree in a related field preferred.
A minimum of 2 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate working knowledge of Excel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs required support for chemical storage control, wastewater treatment and salvage control.
2. Assists other departments in the storage, distribution, data entry, and the reporting of chemical usage.
3. Ensures environmental compliance audits, chemical usage records.
4. Applies theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in wastewater treatment and purification systems.
5. Assists the environmental Sr. staff in ensuring that the company follows all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
6. Maintains water purification and water reclaim systems.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the Application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.