Environmental Specialist

Segula Technologies•Grand Prairie, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a safety-conscious professional with a background in hazardous waste management? Our client Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Specialist to join their team in Grand Prairie. This is a vital, short-term, part-time role (16–24 hours per M-F week) designed to support the Sr. Environmental Manager in maintaining world-class sustainability and safety standards. If you are Hazwoper 40/Forklift certified and thrive in an active, industrial environment, we want to hear from you. This position is a temporary (Contract) assignment expected to last 90-120 days. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to our clients facility

Requirements

Required High school graduate or equivalent
Prior experience in an industrial work setting handling hazardous waste.
Required: Hazwoper 40 Certified
Forklift operator
Eligible for employment in the US.
ITAR Regulations

Nice To Haves

Preferred: AAS or higher in EHS field of study
Preferred: RCRA Hazardous Waste Training

Responsibilities

Waste Management & Equipment Operations: 50 %
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.
Compliance, Inspections & Facility Support: 35%
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 Support & Administration: 10%
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.
Additional Responsibilities: 5%
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager Environmental