HazMat Decontamination Technician – Emergency Response Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Training & renewal support

Per diem for deployments

On-call emergencies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Hazardous Material Decontamination Technician for a critical project in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead decontamination efforts for sites contaminated with hazardous substances, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years experience, HAZWOPER/HAZMAT certifications, and strong knowledge of PPE and waste management. On-site work with flexible hours and on-call readiness in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hazardous material handling, emergency response or decontamination experience.
• Certification courses: HAZWOPER 40-hour, HAZMAT Technician.
• Deep knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological hazards and risk assessment.
• Proficient in selecting and using PPE for different hazard levels.
• Experience operating decontamination equipment and managing waste.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response and cleanup operations for hazardous material incidents.
• Decontaminate personnel, equipment and areas using specialized techniques and solutions.
• Safely handle, contain and dispose of hazardous waste per regulations.
• Don and doff appropriate PPE for various hazard levels.
• Operate decontamination equipment: high-pressure washers, steam cleaners, air scrubbers.
• Conduct site surveys and risk assessments to plan responses.
• Collect samples for lab analysis to verify decontamination effectiveness.
• Maintain logs of chemicals used, waste generated and decon procedures.
• Adhere to safety protocols, policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide on-site support during and after decontamination operations.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Emergency response

PPE selection

Education

HAZWOPER 40-hour

HAZMAT Technician

Tools

High-pressure washer

Steam cleaner

Air scrubber

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Hazardous Material Decontamination Technician for a critical project in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead decontamination efforts for sites contaminated with hazardous substances, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years experience, HAZWOPER/HAZMAT certifications, and strong knowledge of PPE and waste management. On-site work with flexible hours and on-call readiness in KwaZulu-Natal.