Hazardous Material Waste Technician

Chenega Corporation EH&F; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation EH&F is seeking a Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste Technician in San Angelo, TX. The successful candidate will manage hazardous waste facilities in compliance with regulations, oversee waste pickups, and conduct inspections. Candidates must have at least four years of hazardous waste management experience and a high school diploma or GED. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of regulatory standards are preferred. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in hazardous waste management.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste pickup and transport to Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.
• Operate Hazardous Waste Storage Facility and recycling processes.
• Conduct compliance inspections at installation points.

Skills

Hazardous waste management experience

Ability to obtain NACI

Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Data quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EESOH-MIS

Microsoft Access

Job description

Summary

CHENEGA RELIABLE SERVICES, LLC, Goodfellow AFB, TX

The Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste Technician will be responsible for proper and adequate management and operation of installation hazardous waste facilities in accordance with 40 CFR (Parts 260-266, 268, 270, 273, and 279), State of Florida HW Regulations, Pollution Prevention Act, related DoD and AF directives (including AFMAN 32-7002), and the installation Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

Responsibilities

• Management/accomplishment of waste pickup at Initial Accumulation Point (IAP) and transport to 90‑day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF).
• Operation of 90‑day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF) and industrial recycling processes.
• Provide administration/data entry requirements of the HW module in the EESOH‑MIS database, tracking all HW containers from time of generation until they reach the ultimate disposal facility off‑site.
• Provide management of non‑hazardous industrial and special waste, used oil, and off‑spec fuel; waste consolidation/lab packing; waste turn‑in/preparation for shipment; pick‑up of waste for transfer to central accumulation area.
• Manage the 90‑day Central Accumulation Point/Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site and/or TSDF, including waste consolidation, segregation of HW, use‑oil and off‑spec fuel management, screen used oil, waste turn‑in, facility inspections (at least weekly), container inspections (at least weekly), equipment testing (at least monthly), contingency planning, preparation for shipment, housekeeping, new/used/unusable container management, and facility maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate with MPM to manage Installation Accumulation Points.
• Conduct compliance inspections of installation Initial Accumulation Points.
• Maintain compliance with all AF policies and goals on HW reduction by conducting assigned waste minimization activities.
• Prepare HW containers for shipment and coordinate with transport/disposal contractors.
• Submit weekly list of containers awaiting shipment that have exceeded 45 days of storage time.
• Develop custom reports to support environmental reporting requirements.
• Inventory and maintain supplies to support the HW requirements.
• Conduct various environmental sampling activities IAW the Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) in the Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP).
• Perform waste characterization and waste profile generation.
• Strictly adhere to federal, state, and local waste regulations.
• Assist Hazmat management when necessary.
• Complete and maintain required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in hazardous waste management.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to obtain NACI.
• Military Hazmat/Hazardous Waste experience preferred.
• Experience with management of hazardous waste in Florida and DoD hazardous waste operations.
• A solid understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets and hazardous material identification and management is preferred.
• Ability to follow established procedures and carry out assignments independently.
• Although work is primarily in an office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, incumbents may be subjected to rain, cold, bright sun, etc.
• Ability to safely move and load extremely heavy drums and containers, in excess of 400 pounds, with provided material handling equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EESOH‑MIS and/or relational databases.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software products to include Excel and Access.
• Have a specific awareness of data quality related to databases and report generation.
• EESOH‑MIS specific training preferred.

Physical Demands

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.