Environmental Waste Specialist
About The Position
The Environmental Waste Specialist disposes hazardous waste resulting from production processes; the position may also assist with preparing and arranging shipments of materials off site. This role is responsible for hazardous waste management functions, including the treatment and deactivation of energetic hazardous wastes. Performs physical waste activities including moving packaged waste from buildings to bunkers for storage and disposing of waste generated from production processes. Additional activities include moving containers, assisting with non-explosive offsite shipments, and collecting samples.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States (ITAR restrictions).
- Must be at least 18 years of age to work at this facility.
- Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for all employees of Tech Ord.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Proficiency with Word and Excel computer applications.
- Ability to become proficient in our internal Document Control system (SharePoint) and internal Enterprise Resource Management platform system (XRM).
- Successful completion of RCRA 40 hour Hazardous Waste Regulations within 6 months of hire per regulations.
- Successful completion of DOT Hazmat Ground Shipper Training within 90 days of hire per regulations.
- Complete manifest training via D.O.T. or RCRA upon hire.
- Ability to communicate and document effectively in English.
- Ability to multi-task in support of end-result/goal.
- Ability to work effectively with other employees as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to become forklift certified upon hire.
- Function specific RCRA training upon hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or training related to explosives handling safety or hazardous waste handling preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for hazardous waste management functions, including the treatment and deactivation of energetic hazardous wastes.
- Performs physical waste activities including moving packaged waste from buildings to bunkers for storage and disposing of waste generated from production processes.
- Moving containers, assisting with non-explosive offsite shipments, collecting samples.
- Assists with loading/unloading of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste.
- Assists with maintaining Hazardous Waste electronic and paper documentation including shipment documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
- Prepares hazardous waste manifest and land disposal restriction notifications.
- Develops and presents environmental compliance training.
- Performs housekeeping duties associated with hazardous waste activities.
- Performs various inspections and audits (e.g., fire extinguishers, bunkers, emergency response equipment) as well as plant walk-thru (as assigned).
- Drives company vehicle and operates forklift as required.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned; assists with other tasks and duties in HSE as needed, for example when employees are on leave or vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
