Hazard Materials Specialist - part-time/28 hrs per week

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hazardous Materials Specialist supports the day-to-day hazardous materials operations for BYU, with a primary focus on the safe and compliant management of regulated waste. This position works with a variety of hazardous materials, including flammable solvents, corrosive materials, toxic and explosive compounds, biological waste, and radioactive sources. The role also supervises student employees and helps BYU to properly manage, and disposal of hazardous waste is an environmentally safe manner.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant education or full or part-time experience
• Knowledge of hazardous materials
• Strong organizational and task-prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to lift a 50-pound container and maneuver heavy or bulky materials using appropriate mechanical equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Sound judgment when working with hazardous or regulated materials
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train, guide, and supervise student employees
• Knowledge of chemical handling, storage, and waste management practices
• Ability to follow detailed regulatory and safety procedures
• Dependability and ability to respond appropriately to hazardous material incidents

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training
• HAZWOPER training
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or related professional certification
• Commercial Driver’s License with HazMat endorsement

Responsibilities

• Collect, characterize, consolidate, and prepare hazardous waste for proper disposal
• Identify unknown materials and provide guidance on safe chemical handling and storage
• Conduct chemical inventory and storage audits, cleanouts, and surplus operations
• Supervise and train student employees and manage daily work assignments
• Evaluate and coordinate supplies and equipment needed for hazardous materials operations
• Respond to hazardous material spills as part of the campus Chemical Spill Response Team
• Maintain spill response equipment, supplies, and readiness

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed