Environmental Operator

Haleon • Guayama, PR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting Environmental and Waste Management operations by ensuring compliance with site procedures and regulatory requirements. Key duties include managing incoming solid waste, monitoring liquid waste transfers, and assisting with the operation, testing, and modification of equipment used for environmental protection, waste treatment, and site remediation. Applies foundational environmental engineering principles under the guidance of engineering staff or scientists and may contribute to the development or improvement of environmental remediation technologies.

Requirements

• Technical College Science Degree as a minimum
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years of experience in an environmental position within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food and Beverage; and Healthcare Industries.

Nice To Haves

• BS / BA in Sciences / Environmental or related field preferred
• Good verbal and writing skills in English and Spanish
• Knowledge in EPA, DRNA, RCRA and OSHA regulation

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Environmental and Waste Management procedure requirements.
• Ensures compliance and collect required data of site requirements.
• Ensure compliance and support with Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Program (SPCC).
• Ensure compliance with waste management programs such as: Hazardous waste, Non- Hazardous waste, General trash, Biohazard, Recycling.
• Performs physically demanding operations and waste management work.
• Transfer of liquid waste of drums.
• Receive and segregate all waste of different areas and ensure are in compliance with Regulatory Agencies.
• Operates hand truck, forklift, digger, pick-up truck for waste management department functions.
• Wash and rinse containers.
• Prepare labels and repackaging of waste if necessary.
• Operates and services the components of liquid waste transfer and collection systems.
• Maintains and monitors control systems used for plant waste transfers processes.
• Coordinate with traffic department all shipments and movements of trailers.
• Escort suppliers to different pick-up areas including biological waste companies.
• Transfers of waste tanks to tank trailers – connecting sleeves and ground, turn up pump.
• Maintain tracking of biohazard, hazardous and non-hazardous manifest data and chain of custody to ensure compliance with local and federal agencies.
• Enters and maintains environmental data log on computer system and submits to technical staff for analysis or incorporates into technical reports.
• Prepare all the waste shipments data and documentation of different suppliers.
• Conducts regular inspections to ensure the systems are operating at the desired level of quality: Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Satellite Station, Hazardous & Non-Hazardous waste room, Tanks and dikes.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks related to the dikes.
• Submit a work request for major repairs into the CMMS.
• Advises Supervisor / Manager of the nature of violations and other needed improvements.
• Maintains clean and good housekeeping practices in waste areas.

Benefits

• Robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.
• On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.
• Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

What This Job Offers

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