Environmental Management Program Technician

ATI • Albany, OR

7d • $48,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ATI in Millersburg, OR is seeking our newest team member for the EHS Department! The Byproduct Management Program Technician supports the Environmental Recycle Yard Operations Specialist in managing and coordinating all aspects of solid and hazardous waste at ATI Millersburg, including the Research Center, SLEP Pad, and Farm Ponds. Responsibilities include monitoring and organizing the movement, staging, cleaning, recycling, disposal, and final disposition of waste. In addition, this role provides daily shop-floor support, guidance, training, and auditing related to byproduct management. The technician will make decisions regarding recycling or disposal and direct other employees in waste management activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma and one year of industrial experience, or equivalent.
• Strong judgment with the ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple activities in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete 40-hour Hazmat training, respiratory fit testing, and forklift/industrial mobile equipment certification.

Nice To Haves

• Can drive a forklift
• Have a mechanical background
• Enjoy compliance activities and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) solid and hazardous waste regulations.
• Maintain inventories for hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams throughout the plant site and Research Center; Coordinate shipments directly or through the Waste Specialist.
• Perform waste shipment activities: Container requirements for final disposal: Closing to 49 CFR requirements, overpacking when needed, weighing, and labeling.
• Loading shipment for waste vendors and contractors.
• Maintain compliance with Universal Waste Regulations: Prepare batteries for shipment (sort, bag/wrap, and drum/box for transport).
• Prepare light bulbs for shipment (sort, label, and drum/box for transport).
• Prepare e-waste for shipment (sort, palletize, and shrink wrap).
• Operate oil stations and manage used oil.
• Maintain compliance with Scrap Metal waste streams (sort, RAD, load roll-off boxes, coordinate shipments).
• Conduct plant pick-ups as needed in support of the Plant Utility Operator (pallets, trash, drums, scrap materials, etc.).
• Maintain housekeeping in the Recycle Yard (washdown areas, crushing drums, rinsing totes, draining oils, etc.).
• Complete Environmental, Health, and Safety reporting.
• Update and audit position-related work instructions (WI), Standard Work Task Element Sheet (SWTES) documentation, and forms.
• Identify and report process deviations; assist with diagnosing and correcting safety and process issues.
• Complete special projects and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance to operating departments regarding effluent management, discharge, and solid waste compliance.
• Escort visitors as needed.
• Support the Environmental Operations and Compliance Supervisor, as assigned, by completing compliance inspections and life-threat program tasks (e.g., confined space, lockout/tagout/try, hot work, and line break permits).

Benefits

• A top 401K plan, including company match
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
• Performance bonus
• Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED