Environmental Technician
About The Position
MPS Group, Inc., is seeking multiple Environmental Technicians to join our team at the Star Plus Energy Plant located in Kokomo IN . These individuals will be responsible for handling solid and hazardous waste at the plant. Shift Details: Shift: A, B, C, D Schedule: A shift is: Sundays through Tuesday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with alternating Wednesdays every other week. B shift is: Alternating Wednesdays-every other week and Thursday through Saturday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. C shift is: Sundays through Tuesday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with alternating Wednesdays every other week. D shift is: Alternating Wednesdays- every other week and Thursday through Saturday 6:00 pm to 6:30 am.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable wearing a respirator.
- High School Diploma.
- One-year experience in waste management.
- Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
- Must have valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
Responsibilities
- Collect and transport hazardous waste within plant to designated storage areas and other waste streams throughout the plant and transports to disposal container or storage room.
- Segregate, sort and package waste streams for off-site shipment in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.
- Operate mobile equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
- Wear appropriate safety gear, including a respirator while handling hazardous waste.
- Load semi-trailers, tanks, and roll-off boxes for shipment to disposal facility.
- Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use.
- Clean/maintain organization and compliance of Hazardous Accumulation Area.
- Assist supervisor with response to chemical spill incidents by placing adsorbents on liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids and containerizing cleaned up materials for proper disposal.
- Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick up and waste organization.
- Perform inspections of waste storage areas, and emergency equipment, taking corrective action to eliminate deficiencies identified during the inspection.
- Inventory and Inspections of Waste Spill Kits.
- Document and inform Resource Manager of any contamination in plant’s recycling and waste containers.
- Maintain necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections and other activities as required.
- Operate fork truck to load/unload trucks.
- Operate Burden carriers.
- Follow all plant- related safety guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
