Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet

Airswift; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Waste Technician for the Kenai/Cook Inlet area to support hazardous and solid waste management on a 1-year initial contract. The role involves waste handling, packaging, transport, and regulatory compliance in an operational field environment.

The position requires knowledge of RCRA regulations and field experience with waste management processes, inspections, and documentation. Safety gear and equipment operation are part of daily duties in Alaska conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
• Experience supporting hazardous and solid waste management in field operations.
• Experience with compliance processes and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage, transport, and package hazardous and solid waste across Kenai and Cook Inlet facilities.
• Inspect Satellite Accumulation Areas and Universal Accumulation Areas.
• Provide guidance to field personnel on waste management and environmental matters.
• Coordinate with operations, drilling, and projects teams to support proper waste disposal and environmental review.
• Support field environmental specialists with logging, processing, and packaging of waste.
• Assist during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Provide cover for field environmental specialists as needed.
• Support compliance-related environmental activities in the field.
• Assist with operational control development, task system updates, and procedure reviews.
• Maintain environmental records, files, programs, and regulatory signage.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Waste transport

Documentation

Records control

PPE usage

Interdepartmental collaboration

Vehicle operation (drums/forklifts)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job title: Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet Duration: Initial 1-year contract Schedule: 5/40 schedule with overtime Location: Kenai/Cook Inlet, Alaska, United States

An exciting opportunity is available for a Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet to join an environmental team supporting day-to-day hazardous and solid waste management across Kenai and Cook Inlet locations.

The Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet will play a key role in waste handling, packaging, transportation, compliance inspections, and environmental stewardship within an operational field environment.

This Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet position offers the chance to work closely with operations, drilling, and projects teams while contributing to regulatory compliance and effective environmental management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Manage, transport, and package hazardous and solid waste across Kenai and Cook Inlet facilities
• - Inspect Satellite Accumulation Areas and Universal Accumulation Areas
• - Provide guidance to field personnel on waste management and environmental matters
• - Coordinate with operations, drilling, and projects teams to support proper waste disposal and environmental review
• - Support field environmental specialists with logging, processing, and packaging of waste
• - Assist during internal and external audits and inspections
• - Provide cover for field environmental specialists as needed
• - Support compliance-related environmental activities in the field
• - Assist with operational control development, task system updates, and procedure reviews
• - Help maintain environmental records, files, programs, and regulatory signage
• - Operate equipment such as forklifts, pneumatic machinery, and hand tools where required
• - Carry out additional duties assigned by management

Required Education:

• - High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

• - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations and waste management issues
• - Experience supporting hazardous and solid waste management in a field-based environment
• - Experience working with compliance-related environmental processes and inspections

Required Skills:

• - Strong understanding of hazardous waste handling, transportation, and packaging
• - Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and departments
• - Strong administrative and organizational skills
• - Ability to support environmental documentation and records control
• - Ability to work in varying temperature conditions while using personal protective equipment
• - Ability to move a full 55-gallon drum using a drum dolly in and out of a truck

Required Certifications:

• - Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Hazard Communication training
• - Current 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification
• - Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
• - RCRA Regulations Training

This Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet role is ideal for candidates with hands-on environmental compliance experience who are looking to expand their impact in a technical field position. The Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet offers exposure to operational, drilling, and project teams while supporting high standards of environmental performance. Candidates seeking a practical and compliance-focused Waste Technician - Kenai/Cook Inlet opportunity in Alaska are encouraged to apply. #LI-MG1