HAZMAT Technician in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Safety is seeking a HazMat Technician based in Houston,TX, to respond to hazardous material releases and manage containment efforts. The role emphasizes rapid emergency response, proper PPE use, and adherence to incident command protocols.

You will classify materials, ensure safe storage, supervise disposal, and provide guidance on hazmat handling while coordinating with other emergency services during critical incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience responding to hazardous materials releases or potential releases.
• Ability to use PPE and containment procedures.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System and emergency protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure during hazmat incidents.
• Regulatory awareness of hazmat storage, transport and disposal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identification and classification: Recognize and classify hazardous materials according to composition and risk.
• Safe storage: Ensure materials are stored under proper conditions to prevent leakage or contamination.
• Handling: Use appropriate PPE and techniques to minimize risks.
• Disposal: Organize and supervise safe disposal via incineration, recycling or approved methods.
• Emergency response: Respond rapidly to incidents, contain and manage the situation.
• Advice and training: Provide guidance and training on safe hazmat handling.
• Regulatory watch: Stay updated on relevant hazmat regulations and standards.
• Emergency response: In emergencies, work with other services to mitigate risks.

Skills

HAZMAT knowledge

PPE proficiency

Incident Command System

Emergency response experience

Education

Emergency response training

Hazardous materials handling

Incident Command System role

Chemical PPE selection

Hazard and risk assessment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

• Position is based in Houston, Tx
• Pay Range: $25 - $36 per hour

Hazardous materials Technicians are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases for the purpose of stopping the release. They assume a more aggressive role than a first responder at the operations level in that they will approach the point of release in order to plug, patch or otherwise stop the release of a hazardous substance.

Primary Responsibilities and Daily Duties

• Identification and classification: Recognize and classify hazardous materials according to their composition and level of risk.
• Safe storage: Ensure that materials are stored under appropriate conditions to prevent any risk of leakage, incompatibility or contamination.
• Handling: Use appropriate PPE and techniques to handle hazardous materials, to minimize minimizing risks of all kinds;
• Disposal: Organize and supervise the safe disposal of materials, whether by incineration, recycling or other approved methods.
• Emergency response: Respond rapidly to incidents or accidents involving hazardous materials, implementing response protocols to contain and manage a situation.
• Advice and training: Provide advice to colleagues, companies and the general public on the safe handling of hazardous materials, and offer training when required.
• Regulatory watch: Stay aware and keep up to date on the latest regulations and standards in hazardous materials management.
• Emergency response: In emergency situations like transportation accidents or industrial spills, HAZMAT Technicians often work under pressure in collaboration with other emergency services to manage and mitigate risks.

Required Skills and Qualities

HAZMAT Technicians must understand and be able to implement their Emergency response plan, have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System, be able to work in the proper PPE, proficient in contamination assessment, decontamination and operating within an approved Incident Action Plan.

Training and qualifications

• (A) Know how to implement the employer's emergency response plan.
• (B) Know the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.
• (C) Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System.
• (D) Know how to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials Technician.
• (E) Understand hazard and risk assessment techniques.
• (F) Be able to perform advance control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with the unit.
• (G) Understand and implement decontamination procedures.
• (H) Understand termination procedures.
• (I) Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior.

Essential technical skills and soft skills

• Knowledge of hazardous materials: HAZMAT Technicians need a thorough understanding of the different categories of hazardous materials, their properties and associated risks.
• Mastery of regulations: Up-to-date knowledge of applicable local regulations concerning the storage, transport and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Laboratory skills: Hamzat Technicians must perform tests, analyze samples and use laboratory equipment as required.
• Communication skills: HAZMAT Technicians may need to explain complex information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, including colleagues, managers and the general public.
• Problem solving: It is also necessary to be able to quickly assess a situation, identify potential solutions and act decisively.
• Adaptability: The unpredictable nature of hazardous materials incidents means that HAZMAT Technicians must be able to adapt quickly to changing situations.

Full Service Emergency Response Services and Training Company. Visit website at www.fostersafety.com

Company DescriptionFull Service Emergency Response Services and Training Company. Visit website at www.fostersafety.com