Hazardous Waste Technician - Field Operations & Compliance

Herndon Solutions Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Herndon Solutions Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Environmental Technician to support NASA Glenn Research Center's hazardous waste management program. You will assist with collection, handling, labeling, and shipment of regulated wastes, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The role requires safety-focused practice, ability to work independently and with teams, and maintaining documentation and training in hazardous waste management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Up to two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting hazardous waste, regulated waste, hazardous materials, environmental field activities, industrial operations, chemical handling or a closely related function.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous materials handling practices.
• Ability to understand and follow applicable environmental, health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Ability to accurately complete and maintain waste management records, inspection documentation and associated regulatory paperwork.
• Ability to use computers and electronic systems for recordkeeping, data entry and waste tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and communicate potential safety or environmental compliance concerns.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with environmental professionals, operations personnel, waste generators, contractors and Government personnel.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NASA facility access.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management training.
• DOT Hazardous Materials (Ground Shipper) training.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Ability to maintain applicable refresher training and certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and pick up hazardous waste, universal waste, other regulated waste, PCB waste, used oil waste, asbestos-containing material waste, medical waste, and other applicable waste streams from generator locations.
• Transport regulated waste to designated on-site Central Accumulation Areas (CAAs) at GRC locations.
• Label, mark, package, bulk, lab pack, consolidate, and otherwise prepare regulated waste for storage and disposal in accordance with federal and state regulations and Center procedures.
• Conduct inspections of hazardous and regulated waste accumulation locations, including Central Accumulation Areas (CAAs), Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs), and universal waste collection points.
• Conduct required waste sampling and assist with coordination of laboratory analysis using approved sampling methods and procedures.
• Support spill response activities, including containment, containerization, cleanup, sampling, waste handling and disposal activities, as assigned.
• Maintain waste containers, labels, spill response supplies, PPE, tools, and other materials necessary to safely perform assigned duties.
• Maintain required environmental, hazardous waste, hazardous materials transportation and safety training and certifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Effective communication

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers & recordkeeping systems

Job description

Herndon Solutions Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Environmental Technician to support NASA Glenn Research Center's hazardous waste management program. You will assist with collection, handling, labeling, and shipment of regulated wastes, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The role requires safety-focused practice, ability to work independently and with teams, and maintaining documentation and training in hazardous waste management.