Environmental Specialist

AAA United States Inc • Grand Prairie, TX

6h

About The Position

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Grand Prairie, TX that is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. They are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, they are the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.
The Environmental Specialist is responsible to support the company’s environmental compliance and sustainability functions across manufacturing, maintenance, and operational sites.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience in an industrial work setting handling hazardous waste.
• Hazwoper 40
• Certified Forklift operator

Nice To Haves

• AAS or higher in EHS field of study, preferred
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Training, preferred

Responsibilities

• Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Handling: Manage the collection, labeling, and transfer of various waste streams, including used oil, NDI/soda blast waste, and Alodine/Alumiprep tank contents.
• System Maintenance: Ensure continuous operation of site systems by changing filters for paint booths and the sanding water system, and servicing the rinse water recycle system.
• Onsite Processing: Operate the evaporator for non-hazardous wastewater and treat Alodine rinse water to meet Cr level standards (< 5 mg/l) before processing.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and reorder drum and tote inventories in the waste cage while ensuring all storage containers are properly dated and labeled.
• Regular Auditing: Perform daily and weekly compliance inspections of waste accumulation areas to ensure no leaks exist and that all materials are stored in proper locations.
• Shop Floor Support: Provide essential supplies to production areas, including red can bag liners, empty drums, and totes for chemical drainage.
• Specialized Disposal: Manage the safe storage of fluorescent bulbs in closed, labeled boxes and monitor VDI Room wastewater levels daily to prevent overflow.
• Project Assistance: Contribute to specific environmental milestones, such as the Paint Booth/Mixing Room Cleaning project, as directed by the Sr. Environmental Manager.
• Reporting: Assist with required environmental reporting and documentation associated with RCRA and Hazwoper standards.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager Environmental

What This Job Offers

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