08 - Chemical Specialist

Celestica International LP • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, the Chemical & Waste Specialist maintains the day-to-day chemical usage on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly line and manages the facility's end-to-end hazardous waste compliance. This hands-on role ensures assembly processes (fluxes, solders) run efficiently while partnering with the EHS team to guarantee the plant strictly follows Texas state and federal environmental laws.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree in a science/technical field.
• Must possess—or be willing to obtain within 90 days of hire—initial RCRA hazardous waste and DOT hazardous materials shipping certifications.
• Familiarity with basic electronic assembly guidelines (e.g., IPC-A-610) and comfortable wearing appropriate PPE for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, an industrial chemical environment, or dedicated waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily collection, proper segregation, labeling, and secure storage of process waste (spent solvents, lead dross, chemical wipes).
• Partner with the EHS Manager to utilize the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) STEERS system to maintain the facility's Notice of Registration (NOR) and track waste streams using Texas-specific 8-digit waste codes.
• Prepare uniform hazardous waste manifests for transport and log data for the mandatory Annual Waste Summary (AWS).
• Assist the EHS Manager during routine safety audits, maintain on-site waste accumulation areas within legal time limits, and serve as a key member of the local spill response team.
• Monitor secure storage locations and distribution of chemicals used in wave soldering, selective soldering, and surface mount technology (SMT) cleaning systems.
• Track expiration dates of critical chemicals and adjust inventory as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree