Aerospace Field Environmental Technician

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Identify, accumulate, label, handle, transport, and store controlled and hazardous chemicals.
• Assure proper placement, segregation, and storage of on-site controlled and hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, local regulations and Company procedures.
• Work cross functionally with cognizant organizations to order, store, issue, inventory, and revalidate the shelf life of perishable detail process materials (DPM).
• Note any signs of leaks, spills, or release of any hazardous or controlled substances and follow protocol as required by Company procedures.
• Ensure spill kits are available for areas subject to the greatest risk of spills.
• Replenish, and properly store used or expired emergency equipment, and verify that emergency response equipment and supplies are available to respond to contingency situations.
• Prepare hazardous waste and ascertain that shipments are properly delivered for off-site disposal.
• Prepare instructions and data sheets concerning the properties and application of materials and or processes.
• Set up and operate laboratory analysis and testing equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of complete and accurate logs, files, and records of the waste inventory, manifests and sampling/analysis results for the duration of the facility.
• The person holding this position will be assigned the additional duty of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site Contact and will be trained to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 265.16.
• Must hold certifications necessary to meet the requirements of CFR 49 for the transportation and shipment of hazardous materials.
• Requires the use of personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, filtered respirators, SCAPE (Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble), portable air packs and splash suits.
• The Accumulation Site Contact responsibilities include labeling and managing the waste in the facility, conducting required inspections, and maintaining the appropriate operating logs and records.
• The Accumulation Site Manager will ensure that the Accumulation Site Contact has knowledge of the current status of operation at the accumulation point.
• This position requires initial RCRA Hazardous Waste training, within 6 months of assignment, with annual refresher training thereafter in hazardous waste management.

Required Education

High School/GED

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in hazardous waste management or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience.
• MUST be self-driven and directed, with demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Certified in DOT 49CFR (non-bulk) for receiving/shipping/labeling.
• Skilled in the operation of powered material handling equipment.
• Ability to pass and maintain a material handler medical certification and SCAPE Physical.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in high-risk environments.
• Experience with emergency response.
• Certification in hazardous waste management.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Health and safety training.
• Strong problem-solving skills, strong communication and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required. US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Initial RCRA Hazardous Waste training.
• Trained to 40 CFR 265.16.
• Experience with management of a 90-day accumulation site.
• Experience working in ERP Systems.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred. US citizenship is required.