Hazardous Waste Technician

FRALOCK•Milpitas, CA

5d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Hazardous Waste Technician implements and maintains regulatory requirements relating to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT). The role works daily with engineers and technicians to support engineering and manufacturing operations while meeting environmental objectives and regulatory requirements. This onsite position is based in Milpitas, California. It is full-time, with a day shift schedule of 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The listed hourly range is $27.00–$33.00, depending on experience. The role requires access to information controlled under ITAR or EAR; the successful candidate must meet the applicable U.S. person definition.

Requirements

Experience implementing and maintaining a hazardous materials and hazardous waste program that conforms to local, state, and federal regulations.
Experience managing hazardous waste storage and accumulation areas.
Ability to deploy and lead emergency response crews during incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water.
Knowledge of situational PPE requirements based on risk assessment levels for hazardous materials and hazardous waste in the work environment.
Ability to administer general or emergency first aid and CPR.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED; alternatively, five years of work experience with an accredited certification program, or two years of related technical or military technical training with two years of work experience.
Complete Hazardous Communication training covering cyanide safety after accepting the job offer and before receiving work assignments.
Meet the applicable ITAR/EAR definition of a U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

Strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in academic or career pursuits.
Ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a construction or industrial environment.
Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure environmental compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and associated agencies.
Perform tasks related to regulatory hazardous waste handling, waste treatment, discharge, storage, and disposal requirements under local, state, and federal rules.
Monitor and manage hazardous waste levels at each department’s satellite accumulation area.
Identify hazardous materials and hazardous waste and ensure they are properly stored, used, and disposed of according to their classifications.
Determine waste processes and implement new waste streams.
Ensure hazardous materials and hazardous waste are properly labeled.
Accurately record and maintain hazardous waste inventory logs and conduct frequent audits according to company guidelines.
Audit the conditions and handling practices at storage locations.
Prepare and schedule hazardous waste disposal according to company guidelines and government regulations.
Implement and control the Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control Plan (SPCC).
Order, receive, and maintain materials needed for containment and disposal supplies.
Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits.
Manage hazardous materials and ensure they are properly labeled and stored in designated storage areas.