Environmental Specialist

Segula Technologies•Grand Prairie, TX

7h•$25 - $35•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 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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