Hazardous Waste Specialist

Chenega Corporation•Fort Carson, CO

3d•$30

About The Position

The Hazardous Waste Specialist will be responsible for the daily operations and management of the Central Accumulation Point (CAP). Will ensure environmental and contract compliance of all operations and assigned personnel. Manages daily operations of the CAP and provides guidance to assigned Environmental Technicians in the identification, handling, labeling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or a GED.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in Hazardous Waste Management.
Possess and maintaina valid Driver’s License.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
Ability to complete HAZWOPER training.
Ability to obtain fork lift license
Ability to safely move and load extremely heavy drums and containers, in excess of 400 pounds, with provided material handling equipment.
Knowledge and ability to adhere to applicable Federal, State, and local hazardous material and hazardous waste handling regulations.
Ability to perform all tasks associated with Hazardous Waste operations and insure completion IAW all Federal, State, and local requirements.
Ability to correctly collect hazardous waste samples.
Ability to obtain, NACI.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Display Total Customer Service attitude at all times
Conduct Hazardous Waste Operations as specified in the PWS during the hours of operation and potential after-hours support.
Management/accomplishment of waste pickup at Initial Accumulation Point (IAP) and transport to 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF).
Operation of 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF) and Industrial Recycling Processes.
Provide administration/data entry requirements of the HW module in the EESOH-MIS database, tracking all HW containers from time of generation until they reach the ultimate disposal facility off-site.
Prepare HW containers for shipment and coordinate with transport/disposal contractors.
Submit weekly list of containers awaiting shipment that have exceeded 45 days of storage time.
Assist with management of non-hazardous industrial and special waste, used oil, and off-spec fuel; waste consolidation/lab packing, waste turn-in/preparation for shipment, and pick-up of waste for transfer to central accumulation area.
Facilitate management of the 90-day Central Accumulation Point/Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site and/or TSDF. Includes waste consolidation, segregation of HW, management of used oil and off-spec fuel, screen used oil, waste turn-in, facility inspections (at least weekly), container inspections (at least weekly), testing of equipment (at least monthly), contingency planning, preparation for shipment, housekeeping; new, used, and unusable container management; and facility maintenance work orders.
Coordinate with MPM to manage Installation Accumulation Points.
Conduct compliance inspections of installation Initial Accumulation Points.
Generate and/or coordinate processing of reports required by installation.
Develop custom reports to support environmental reporting requirements.
Inventory and maintain supplies to support the HW requirements.
Conduct various environmental sampling activities IAW the Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) in the Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP).
Perform waste characterization, and waste profile generation.
Conduct site assistance visits (SAV), each shop needs to be visited annually.
Develop/update standardized checklists to facilitate compliance site assistance visits.
Provide curb-side waste pick up within specified timeframes
Safely move heavy drums and containers using proper material handling equipment
Complete accurate waste characterization, generate accurate waste profiles, and properly maintain records.
Responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and promoting the Pollution Prevention program.
Other duties as assigned