Hazardous Materials Specialist II - Emergency Response

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Hazardous Waste Program Administrator to implement and manage safe storage and disposal programs. The role involves handling hazardous materials with potential chemical or biological exposure and coordinating with departments, faculty, and research staff.

Responsibilities include training, inspections, record keeping, emergency response, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR or AED certification is required.
• Two to three years of job related experience.
• CHMM Senior Level certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect regulated wastes and transport accumulation facility inventory, segregate, sort and label for off-site shipment.
• Conduct training in initial hazardous waste accumulation.
• Participate in inspections of hazardous waste initial accumulation points.
• Generate and maintain records and manifests of disposed wastes; report non-compliance or hazardous conditions.
• Respond to emergencies regarding hazardous spills/incidents and assist local authorities as needed.
• Maintain inventory of emergency equipment and spill clean-up supplies; order supplies as needed.
• Stay informed of changes concerning applicable codes and regulations regarding hazardous waste generation, accumulation, transportation and disposal.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Recordkeeping

Equipment operation

Office software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

CHMM Senior Level certification (preferred)

Tools

Specialized chemical & analytical equipment

Job description

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Hazardous Waste Program Administrator to implement and manage safe storage and disposal programs. The role involves handling hazardous materials with potential chemical or biological exposure and coordinating with departments, faculty, and research staff.

Responsibilities include training, inspections, record keeping, emergency response, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance.