Hazmat Technician — Field Ops & Emergency Response

ASRC Federal; Orient (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a HAZMAT Technician at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center in Plum Island, NY. The role involves supporting operations, handling hazardous materials, and ensuring regulatory compliance in an industrial research setting.

Required credentials include HS Diploma or GED and OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, with certifications such as RCRA/Hazardous Waste and NJS Asbestos Handler License being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental compliance and hazardous waste operations.
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and their disposal methods.
• Ability to apply industry knowledge to determine suitable methods and approaches to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to operations and maintenance at the research facility.
• Handle storage, use and movement of hazardous materials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within tasks.
• Coordinate and assist in movement of hazardous materials.
• Respond to HAZMAT incidents and participate in emergency response activities.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Hazardous waste operations

Chemistry knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

RCRA Hazardous Waste Certification

RCRA DOT Shipping Certification

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER

NYS Asbestos Handler License

Tools

HAZWOPER Certification

RCRA DOT Shipping Certification

NYS Asbestos Handler License

Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a HAZMAT Technician at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center in Plum Island, NY. The role involves supporting operations, handling hazardous materials, and ensuring regulatory compliance in an industrial research setting.

Required credentials include HS Diploma or GED and OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, with certifications such as RCRA/Hazardous Waste and NJS Asbestos Handler License being advantageous.