Environmental Field Technician II - Hillsboro, OR

Univar Solutions • Hillsboro, OR

22d • Onsite

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Environmental Field Technician II

Acts as Waste Technician for customer-site work. May require coordinating performance of subcontractors. Must understand and apply RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976), DOT & EPA regulations as they affect the packing, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience.
• 1-3 years of related Operations experience
• Function specific training and required customer-site specific training, if applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office suite. Requires intermediate level understanding of Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.
• Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents.
• Know and understand all rules and regulations specific to the customer site. Align with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Complete site inspections and audits.
• Arrange for samples and profiles to be submitted to TSDF (Treatment Storage Disposal Facility), coordinate expired profile program.
• Collaborating with organizational leaders and front-line teams to implement processes that utilize staff effectively, enhance service and continuously improve the work environment
• Adhere to Univar and customer safety training
• Perform maintenance on equipment as needed
• Strict adherence to documented procedures
• Able to work inside or outside in all weather conditions
• Be able to stand for many hours at a time if needed
• Follow and don and doff PPE requirements for each job assigned up to full Tyvek suits with respirators
• Work well within a team of dedicated technicians to perform at a high level with a focus on customer service skills
• Receive orders for pickup of customer wastes; develop calendar for monthly and/or quarterly pickup schedule, if applicable. Coordinate pickups with Univar ChemCare office, transporters, and TSDF’s as appropriate. Perform waste sampling and submittal to appropriate TSDF.
• Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Benefits

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
• Competitive pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees