Environmental Technician

ATI Inc.•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ATI is seeking a highly motivated, qualified, and experienced temporary overnight Environmental Technician with a background in environmental clean-up, hazardous waste, or health & safety at a government site in the Laurel, MD area. Responsibilities will include recycling of lead waste; removal/replacement of lead contaminated filters of various sizes; hazardous waste removal and preparation for transportation and disposal; and daily cleaning of indoor and outdoor firing range locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the job site.
Clean background check and drug test to perform work on government facility.
Safety-minded individual who understands the importance of following strict protocols.
Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
Ability to engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects.
Wear and properly use a variety of PPE including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
Work at elevations, climb ladders and scaffolding, and get into/out of trucks.

Nice To Haves

40-hour HAZWOPER training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Properly store and maintain hazardous waste (predominantly lead from firing range) and other generated waste using best and safe practices during all work assignments.
Prepare all hazardous waste (predominantly lead from firing range) for off-site shipping/transportation including packaging, markings, labels, placards, and manifesting.
Inspect and ensure hazardous waste storage areas are clean and properly maintained, labeled, etc.
Ensure proper compatibility of stored hazardous material and report/correct any deficiencies.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products used.
Maintain and keep records of all hazardous waste generated, stored and transported.
Maintain inventory of all required company and government equipment and materials and request additional supplies and materials as needed for the job.
Perform housekeeping duties as required by the contract and in accordance with regulations and standards.
Use personnel protective equipment (PPE) as required such as Tyvek, respirators, safety goggles, glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc. when necessary.
Perform filter changes to include crushing, packing, storing, and removing hazard waste and non-hazardous waste materials.
Provide emergency and spill response.
Operate various equipment not limited to HEPA vacuums, portable pumps, drum dollies, lifting cranes, safety straps, etc.
Operate company vehicles, tractors, forklifts, etc.
Support other company activities and facilities as required while enhancing a team spirit at all times.