Facility Technician

Triumvirate Environmental; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumvirate Environmental seeks a Facility Technician for our Raleigh, NC facility. The role involves hands-on waste processing, container handling, and daily operational activities under the Plant Manager. You will engage with hazardous waste streams, gain exposure to regulatory compliance, and participate in safety and documentation duties.

Responsibilities include loading trucks, managing waste inventory, and learning Triumvirate’s procedures. On-site work and potential overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of or desire to learn hazardous waste industry.
• Ability to work on site during early morning shifts (5:30 am EST to 3:00 pm PST).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Waste processing and/or treatment in accordance with established procedures.
• Container handling (palletizing; ringing, stacking and labeling).
• Load & unload incoming & outgoing trucks.
• Waste inventory management using Triumvirate designed software and waste tracking system.
• Develop understanding of OSHA regulations and Triumvirate safety practices.

Skills

Hazardous waste

On-site work

Forklift training

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Job description

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Facility Technician to join our team at our facility located in Raleigh, NC .

As a Facility Technician, you will be able to work closely with thePlant Managerand be involved withnearly everyaspect of facility waste management.This is a unique role that will give you exposure to RCRA and DOT compliance,waste treatment and processing,technical services, transportation,wastedisposal coordination, ten-day transfer of hazardous waste and universal waste management. It is our hope that with the right training, mentoring, and experience, you will be able to grow and manage your own Triumvirate Waste Facility.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations inthe highereducation, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services andexpertisetoassistthem with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Waste processing and/or treatmentin accordance withestablished procedures
• Container handling (palletizing; ringing, stacking and labeling).
• Learn and retain a basic knowledge of daily work practices
• Daily processing activities may include working with the following
  • Hazardous /non-hazardous organic and aqueous matrices
  • Hazardous and non-hazardous solids/sludge
  • Decommissioning or repacking of hazardous and non-hazardous lab packs
  • Mercury and other elemental heavy metals and asbestos.
  • Various chemical reagents (organic, aqueous, oxidizers, acids, bases, etc.)
  • Industrial processing type equipment
• Waste and document preparation; regulatory and safety review
• Load & unload incoming & outgoing trucks
• Waste inventory management using Triumvirate designed software and computerized waste tracking system
• Become familiar with packaging guidelines and disposal facility selection
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations, Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practices, Triumvirate’s Part B RCRA permit, and EPA regulations
• Communicate effectively with end facilities as well as fellow employees to solve complex issues
• WOW! internal and external customers!
• Become forklift trained and be able to safely operate machinery
• Recommend management action to improve standard operating procedures.
• Initiation of non-conformance, incident and near miss reporting.
• Identify and requisition processing supplies and reagents.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of or desire to learn hazardous waste industry
• Must be able to come on site between 5:30 am EST to 3:00 pm PST
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis