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BB&E

Civil, environmental, energy engineering and advisory

Hazardous Waste Technician

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years of experience is required.
  • A High School Diploma is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • The candidate must successfully pass a federal agency background check.
  • The candidate must have experience preparing hazardous-waste turn-in, shipping, and tracking documents.
  • The candidate must have prior hazardous-waste lab-pack disposal experience.
  • The candidate must have practical knowledge of hazardous-waste management and a solid understanding of hazardous-material identification and management.
  • The candidate must be familiar with sources of information pertaining to chemical and radiological hazards.
  • The candidate must be able to safely move and load heavy drums and containers containing harmful products.
  • The candidate must have experience handling, processing, packaging, and tracking hazardous waste for shipment, treatment, and disposal.
  • The candidate must be familiar with hazardous-waste regulations and procedures, including OSHA and state and federal hazardous-waste regulations.
  • The candidate must be able to identify and address problems that may arise during the waste-management process to minimize risks and prevent accidents.
  • The candidate must have verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and solve problems while functioning as a member of a team.
  • The candidate must have 24-hour HAZWOPER training, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification, and DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping and Storage certification.
  • The candidate must be able to perform the physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying materials or equipment weighing 10–50 pounds when required, standing or walking for extended periods, and wearing required personal protective equipment.
  • The candidate must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, or construction activity.
  • The candidate may be required to navigate uneven terrain, enter confined spaces, or work at heights.

Responsibilities

  • Collect hazardous waste from research and development laboratories and collect medical waste.
  • Segregate and process hazardous waste according to hazard class.
  • Bulk solvents for flammable-liquid and non-RCRA liquid drums.
  • Lab-pack hazardous waste and medical waste.
  • Perform hazardous-waste pickups, on-site transportation, sampling, classification, packaging, manifesting, and cradle-to-grave tracking of waste containers.
  • Provide support and guidance to hazardous-waste generators on proper labeling, storage, and management.
  • Coordinate pickup of hazardous and mixed waste within three business days after receipt of a fully completed Form A, and safely transport the waste on-site to the less-than-90-day accumulation area or radioactive-waste storage facility using a government-provided vehicle.
  • Coordinate pickup, storage, and shipment preparation for medical waste generated at the Center in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Perform hazardous-waste sampling and prepare paperwork and samples for shipment to a state-certified laboratory.
  • Perform PCB wipe sampling and prepare paperwork and samples for shipment to a state-certified laboratory.
  • Segregate and store hazardous waste according to hazard class and compatibility.
  • Coordinate provision of containers needed for hazardous-waste storage and disposal for all hazardous-waste generators.
  • Classify and package hazardous waste and prepare it for off-site shipment and disposal.
  • Prepare a properly executed Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest for signature by an authorized NASA representative from the EMD.
  • Maintain hazardous-waste disposal records, including analytical results, waste profiles, manifests, and land-ban forms.
  • Bulk inorganic acids and bases and enter data into the tracking system.
  • Pick up and transport unused, unopened chemicals to the Ames Chemical Exchange program for reuse or recycling, and maintain an accurate chemical inventory.
  • Help conduct quarterly inspections of PCB-containing items at the Center and prepare the PCB annual document log report for government approval.
  • Conduct and document weekly compliance inspections at hazardous-waste facilities.
  • Perform initial inspections for Satellite Accumulation Area determinations.
  • Prepare monthly hazardous-waste generator activity reports containing generator name, waste location, organization code, waste storage date, item identification number, waste name and description, and weight.
  • Maintain 24-hour HAZWOPER training and applicable U.S. DOT certification.
  • Support and participate in internal environmental regulatory-compliance audits, annual self-assessments, and other audits and inspections.

About the Company

BB&E

Civil, environmental, energy engineering and advisory

BB&E provides civil, energy, and environmental engineering services with a focus on Advisory and Assistance Services for DoD, other federal agencies, and private clients nationwide. Its work combines advisory support with project and program management and engineering consulting to guide projects from planning through life-cycle execution. BB&E stands apart through its deep federal experience, long-tenured leadership, and a track record of client satisfaction and growth. Its goal is to deliver clear, cost-effective solutions and effective communication that help clients achieve successful outcomes on complex civil, energy, and environmental projects.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Northville, MI
Founded
2002

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