Building Engineer/ Hazmat Technician

ABM•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Building Engineer / HAZMAT Technician is responsible for the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance coordination of facility systems while serving as the primary onsite resource for hazardous material movement, handling, labeling, storage coordination, and compliance activities. The position supports manufacturing, facilities, EHS, and logistics teams by ensuring hazardous materials are safely transported between campus locations, correctly identified and labeled, and delivered to designated storage and processing areas in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. The role combines Building Engineer responsibilities with hazardous materials management support to help ensure operational continuity, equipment reliability, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. The position performs operational rounds and inspections, monitors building conditions and alarms, coordinates maintenance activities, maintains records, and supports emergencies, shutdowns, startups, and planned maintenance. It also transports and inspects hazardous materials, manages related inventories and records, supports waste-area inspections and audits, coordinates with EHS, and assists with spill response within training and qualification limits. The technician must follow company procedures and applicable DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other requirements, and maintain required training and certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 3 years of facilities, industrial operations, building engineering, manufacturing, utilities, chemical handling, or related experience.
Must obtain and maintain required company certifications and training: Hazard Communication (HazCom), Hazardous Materials Awareness Training, Hazardous Waste General Awareness Training, Chemical Safety Training, Spill Response Awareness Training, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Awareness, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training.
Strong understanding of industrial facility operations.
Working knowledge of hazardous material handling practices.
Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Knowledge of hazard labeling systems and chemical compatibility requirements.
Ability to safely move chemical containers and compressed gas cylinders.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
Frequently walk industrial and manufacturing environments.
Lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
Wear required PPE, including respirators, gloves, safety glasses, protective footwear, and chemical protective equipment.
Climb ladders and access mechanical spaces.
Work in indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
Participate in emergency response and off-hours support when required.

Nice To Haves

Technical school, military, or trade certification.
Experience operating and monitoring building systems in a critical environment.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as Maximo.
Experience handling hazardous materials, chemical inventories, or hazardous waste.
DOT Hazardous Materials Employee Training.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training.
Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Certification.
First Aid / CPR Certification.
HAZWOPER 24-Hour or 40-Hour Training.
Stationary Engineer License, where applicable.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform daily operational rounds of Building 30 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and utility systems.
Monitor building conditions and respond to equipment alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and facility emergencies.
Conduct routine inspections of air handling units, exhaust systems, chillers and chilled water systems, CDA systems, vacuum systems, process cooling water systems, boilers and heating systems, domestic water systems, and fire protection systems.
Create, update, and close work orders in CMMS systems such as Maximo.
Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors, vendors, and internal support groups.
Support emergency response, equipment outages, troubleshooting, and operational recovery activities.
Maintain equipment logs, operating records, and shift turnover documentation.
Support facility shutdowns, startup activities, and planned maintenance events.
Transport hazardous materials between approved campus locations using established handling procedures.
Deliver hazardous materials to designated hazardous material storage, processing, waste accumulation, or HAZMAT facilities.
Verify hazardous material labeling, packaging, and identification before transport.
Affix and maintain required hazard communication labels and markings.
Inspect containers for damage, leaks, deterioration, or compliance concerns.
Support hazardous waste accumulation area inspections.
Maintain accurate hazardous material inventories and location records.
Coordinate movement of chemical containers, gas cylinders, and regulated materials.
Interface with EHS personnel regarding material handling requirements.
Assist with spill response within training and qualification limits.
Ensure hazardous materials are stored, segregated, and handled according to site requirements.
Support shipping, receiving, and asset disposition activities involving regulated materials.
Participate in hazardous material audits and compliance inspections.
Follow Applied Materials EHS requirements and hazardous material handling procedures.
Maintain current training and certifications required for hazardous material handling responsibilities.
Comply with hazard communication requirements and chemical safety programs, and follow applicable DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company requirements as related to assigned duties.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, transfers, inventories, and hazardous material activities.
Support investigations involving spills, releases, or safety concerns.