Hazardous Materials Technician

Karman Space & Defense•Mukilteo, WA

3d•$25 - $37

About The Position

The Hazardous Materials Technician supports safe and compliant manufacturing operations by managing hazardous and non-hazardous materials throughout their lifecycle. The role covers waste management, chemical inventory control, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and environmental monitoring. The technician partners with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), operations, and engineering teams to maintain a safe and efficient workplace, and participates in emergency response as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Requirements

Two or more years of hands-on experience in an industrial safety or waste management environment.
Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), RCRA, and DOT Hazardous Materials training certifications, or the ability to obtain them within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of chemical hazards, compatibility charts, spill mitigation protocols, and safe work practices.
Experience operating industrial forklifts, drum lifters, air-monitoring equipment, and chemical transfer pumps.
Ability to safely maneuver 400-pound drums using drum carts.
Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and lift more than 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to six to eight hours per day, throughout manufacturing facilities during inspections and audits.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment and work areas.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment, sampling devices, and related materials.
Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel to collect samples and inspect equipment.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate testing equipment and safety devices.
Ability to wear and tolerate personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, for extended periods.
Visual acuity to identify safety hazards, read gauges, and detect potential issues.
Ability to communicate safety information effectively in potentially noisy environments.
U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residency, refugee status, or asylee status.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, segregate, package, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous production waste streams.
Inspect Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs) and Central Accumulation Areas for proper containment, grounding, labeling, and regulatory compliance.
Receive, inventory, barcode, and track manufacturing chemicals; verify Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure storage by hazard classification.
Prepare hazardous waste documentation, including Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting, while ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements.
Lead hazardous waste management activities, including labeling, storage inspections, and coordination of waste pickups.
Maintain the facility’s SDS database and ensure newly introduced chemicals are properly documented.
Audit spill response equipment and replenish supplies to maintain facility readiness.
Collaborate with EHS, operations, and engineering teams on waste-reduction initiatives and root-cause analyses related to safety events and near-misses.
Inspect facility outfalls, stormwater drains, and containment systems to prevent environmental releases.
Participate in emergency response activities, safety training initiatives, and emergency preparedness drills as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).