Chemical Technician

Select Source International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source International in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician for safeguarding operations through inspections, preventive maintenance, and monitoring of gas and chemical systems.

You will manage hazardous waste processes, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficient plant operations. A strong safety mindset and 2+ years of related experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of reporting procedures per onsite operations policy.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor inspections and preventive maintenance on gas and chemical related equipment.
• Perform daily rounds: record readings, safety inspections, monitor systems, and change-outs.
• Make initial evaluations and obtain proper assistance when confronted with problems.
• Complete TGCM Tech Level 6 local OJT within 12 months in job grade.
• Participate in safety, training, operations and preventive maintenance programs.
• Comply with HS&E standards including PPE, forklift operations, lockout/tagout, and confined space rules.
• Complete assigned tasks per existing procedures.
• Perform minor analytical procedures and sampling procedures.
• Ensure the safety of all persons and the general public around facilities.
• Safety is a condition of continued employment.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

12 hours Rotating Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform minor inspections and preventive maintenance on gas and chemical related equipment.
• Perform daily rounds including recording readings, completing safety inspections, monitoring online gas and chemical systems, verifying toxic gas monitoring operations, and completing chemical tote/drum and gas cylinder change-outs.
• Make initial evaluations and then obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations.
• Satisfactorily complete TGCM Tech Level 6 local OJT minimum requirements within 12 months in job grade.
• Participate in customer and programs including, but not limited to: Safety, Training, Operations, and Preventive Maintenance.
• Comply with all applicable HS&E Standards including, but not limited to: PPE, Forklift Operations, Lock Out/Tag Out Program, Confined Space Entry, etc.
• Complete assigned tasks as per existing procedure.
• Performs minor analytical procedures and/or sampling procedures.
• Accountable for the safety of all persons, and general public surrounding facilities.
• Safety is a condition of continued employment.

Hazardous Waste Technician

• Responsible for the proper transfer of materials to the dock hazardous waste storage area.
• Proper maintenance of the dock hazardous storage area.
• Use of appropriate documentation, equipment, and procedures for ensuring proper management of hazardous waste.
• Proper labeling of hazardous waste.
• Following proper procedures for handling spills/emergencies.
• Pour-up of materials.
• Segregation of compatible materials.
• Preparation for waste/containers for shipment.
• Operation of a forklift.
• Supporting waste minimization programs/activities.
• Maintaining an understanding of applicable hazardous waste laws.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

General Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience
• Good Communication Skills: Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Evidence of previous work in a successful team environment
• Knowledge of all proper reporting procedures per onsite operations policy, including product acceptance criteria, tank fill, inventory and material usage, monitoring, safety parameters and personnel requirements.
• Self motivated to learn.
• Electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Able to understand and abide by stringent safety rules.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor or chemical/specialty gas field, military technical/electronic rating or nuclear field, or equivalent industry.