Lab Technician - Hazardous Waste

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Emelle, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs data entry, initiates inventory control tasks, maintains employee time records, generates reports, and maintains process files for the Laboratory. The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year experience in the waste disposal business with emphasis on waste code utilization.
RCRA
DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)
Contingency Plan
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
Security Plan
Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDP’s)
RCRA
Hazwoper
DOT
Forklift
Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test
Complete Physical Biennially
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual
Physical at Termination

Nice To Haves

High school chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Receives waste samples, generates Waste Analysis Report (WAR), assigns and maintains sample tracking and data entry for Laboratory.
Contacts truck driver to pick up paperwork when analytical testing is completed and disposal paperwork is approved, when required.
Generates numerous reports, establishes and maintains section files, logs and records.
Processes time cards and maintains attendance records.
Make and file approval folders.
Assist Approvals personnel in updating profiles in AS-400 System.
Responsible for inventory control function including researching potential products and vendors, preparing bid packages, initiating requisitions, and ordering supplies, equipment, PPE, chemicals, furniture, printing, etc.
Assists Technicians and Chemist with laboratory procedures, by performing Tech I level parameters.
Maintains housekeeping in work area.
Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of supervision and guidance on established laboratory procedures. Uses judgment when reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Must have a working knowledge of department practices and procedures, laboratory and sampling protocol, chemical terminology, and manifesting. Uses data base and spreadsheet computer applications.