Engineering Technician – HazWaste - RCRA

Cherokee Federal•Crane, IN

22d

About The Position

Provides field and administrative support for the Hazardous Waste (HW) Management Program under `RCRA`. Performs routine inspections, waste pickups, sampling support, container management, and data entry to help the Government maintain compliance at HW generation, accumulation, storage, and treatment locations. Supports a high-volume program managing approximately 120 tons of HW shipped off-site annually and significant Explosive Hazardous Waste (`EHW`) operations, with permitted activities including the Central Storage Facility and treatment units such as ‘APE 1236’, the Contained Detonation Chamber (`CDC`), and `OB/OD` operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical coursework in environmental science, chemistry, industrial safety, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in environmental field work, hazardous waste handling, industrial operations support, or environmental compliance support (internship experience counts).
Ability to follow written procedures and `QAPP` requirements, maintain accurate field notes, and complete chain-of-custody and inspection documentation.
Working knowledge of safe waste handling practices and willingness to work in industrial environments using required PPE.
Valid driver’s license.
Current `40-hour HAZWOPER` certification with annual refresher (or ability to obtain/maintain).
Valid Indiana State license as required for assigned waste operations.
Government-issued forklift license (or ability to obtain) and experience moving containers safely.
Familiarity with hazardous waste labeling, accumulation rules, and basic `RCRA`/`DOT` concepts (training provided/expanded on the job).
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections of HW accumulation areas, storage locations, and related sites using established checklists and criteria; document findings, take photos, and report issues to the HW Program Manager.
Support quarterly and special-purpose audits by collecting field observations, verifying container conditions/labels/dates, and compiling inspection documentation for reporting.
Perform waste handling support services, including HW pickup requests, empty container delivery, and used oil pumping support. Pick up HW within 1 business day of request, per program requirements.
Support monthly operations involving approximately 100 containers picked up and/or delivered; operate Government-furnished vehicles (`GOV`) with lift gate and used-oil collection capabilities as authorized.
Assist with waste characterization activities by collecting or supporting collection of samples (as assigned), packaging samples, completing chain-of-custody forms, and coordinating shipment/drop-off to the laboratory.
Follow the approved project-specific `QAPP` for all sampling, field/lab testing coordination, and `QA/QC` documentation. Do not perform sampling until the `QAPP` is approved by the Contractor `QAM` and accepted by the NSWC Crane EP `QAM`, applicable `IEPD`, and HW Media Manager.
Track laboratory results and provide results to the HW Media Manager within required timelines (including the 7-day turnaround after lab receipt, as directed).
Enter and maintain HW/Used Oil call-in information in the HW Management Database, assign waste transfer numbers, and coordinate follow-on needs (containers, labels, pickups) with the HW team. Support an average of ~60 call-ins per month.
Produce routine reports from the HW Database (bi-weekly call-in/pickup reports and monthly container delivery, waste pickup, and used oil pumping reports), as directed.
Support upkeep of the `RCRA`-permitted HW storage facility, including housekeeping, staging, container organization, and readiness for inspections.
Maintain awareness of inventory for `DOT`-approved shipping containers and spill response equipment; notify the team when supplies run low.
Support management of Universal Waste and regulated materials staging areas, including sorting, classifying, packaging, labeling, and documentation (e.g., batteries, mercury-containing equipment/lamps, and `PCB`-containing items such as ballasts), as assigned.
Support `PCB`-related sampling tasks by collecting oil/mixed-media samples as directed, maintaining chain-of-custody, and forwarding analytical results to the designated Government program manager.
Assist with spill response for oil/HW incidents (including bulging drums) by securing the area, deploying spill materials as trained, documenting conditions, and escalating immediately to program leadership.
Support special sampling needs (e.g., used activated carbon associated with explosive wastewater treatment `K045`) by following approved procedures and permit conditions.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned