Industrial Technician

TERRA NOVA SOLUTIONS • Whiteville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Field Technician would play a critical role in maintaining field operations and support day to day customer-based activities. This position would support containerized waste activities (Hazardous and Non-Regulated waste) and inventory control measures. The Industrial Field Technician needs to be able to perform physical work, small machine operation (fork-lift), and support tank cleaning and industrial cleaning tasks. This position requires strong computer knowledge to support inventory and containerized waste software. This position will support day-to-day operations and technical sales support. In this role, the Industrial Field Technician / Laborer serves as a brand ambassador of the company, therefore the Industrial Field Technician / Laborer is expected to always represent the company in a positive manner both externally with clients as well as inside the office. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position will be primarily on-site based but will require frequent travel to both customer and TNS locations, as well as company meeting locations to support business needs.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience working in a hazardous waste environment.
• Must show demonstrated success in being reliable and maintaining safe operations.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Provide leadership skills on some sites, depending on skill sets.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL license required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience performing related work (general construction, industrial cleaning, emergency response).
• Possess the 4-hour HAZWOPER certification or obtain within the first 60 days.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, shoveling while completing physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Daily Travel required (SC, NC, GA)– with possible overnight stays.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Possible exposures to hazardous materials/waste, offensive odors, and loud noise.
• Working around moving objects or vehicles.
• Ability to perform work under sustained hours, uncomfortable weather conditions and rough terrain.

Nice To Haves

• Confined Space Training
• CPR/First Aid Training

Responsibilities

• Completion of all job-specific, employee related paperwork including customer communications, coordinating logistics, and exceeding established safety protocols.
• Safely and professionally operate company owned equipment in complete accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support and play an active role in the Company’s Health and Safety management system including hazard communication, tracking, near miss documentation, audits, and training.
• Facilitate the transportation and disposal of waste from customer sites to disposal facilities.
• Make sure all waste and associated paperwork is in regulatory compliance.
• Oversee both Inbound and Outbound shipments of warehouse inventory and supplies.
• Create and Reconcile customer orders in waste management software.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED