HAZARDOUS WASTE TECHNICIAN
- $85,000 to $90,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Retirement
- Full-Time
Hazardous Waste Technician
Job Summary:
BB&E is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician for BB&E’s NASA Ames Environmental Research Center Support Services Contract (ESS) to provide environmental services to the NASA Ames Program Team.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Collecting Hazardous Waste Research and Development (R&D) Lab Waste
- Responsible for Collecting Medical Waste
- Segregate and Process of Hazardous Waste according to hazard class
- Bulk Various type of solvents for flammable liquid & NON-RCRA liquid drums
- Bulk Inorganic Acid & Bases
- Lab Pack Hazardous Waste & Medical Waste
- Enter data in Tracking System
Detailed Duties:
- Perform hazardous waste pick-ups, on-site transportation, waste sampling, waste classification, waste packaging, manifesting, and tracking of waste containers from cradle-to-grave.
- Provide support and guidance to hazardous waste generators regarding proper labeling, storage, and management of hazardous waste.
- Coordinate pick up of hazardous waste and mixed waste within three (3) business days of receipt of a fully completed Form A and safely transport hazardous waste on-site back to the less than 90-day accumulation area and/or radioactive waste storage facility using a Government-provided vehicle.
- Coordinate pickup, store, and prepare for shipment medical waste generated at the Center according to regulatory requirements.
- Perform hazardous waste sampling activities and prepare paperwork and samples for shipment to a State-certified laboratory.
- Perform PCB wipe sampling activities and prepare paperwork and samples for shipment to a State-certified laboratory.
- Properly segregate and store hazardous waste by hazard class and compatibility.
- Coordinate provision of all containers needed for the storage and disposal of hazardous waste to all hazardous waste generators.
- Classify and package hazardous waste and prepare for shipment and disposal offsite.
- Prepare a properly executed Uniform Hazardous Waste manifest for signature by an authorized NASA representative from the EMD.
- Maintain records related to hazardous waste disposal, including analytical results, waste profiles, manifests, and land ban forms.
- Pick up and transport unused, unopened chemicals to the Ames Chemical Exchange (ACE) program for reuse or recycling and maintain accurate inventory of chemicals.
- Pickup and transport unused, unopened chemicals to the Central Chemical Storage Facility for storage for future use by the owner and maintain accurate inventory of chemicals.
- Help conduct quarterly inspections of all PCB-containing items at the Center and prepare PCB annual document log report for government approval.
- Conduct and document weekly compliance inspections at the hazardous waste facilities.
- Perform initial inspections for Satellite Accumulation Area Determinations.
- Prepare monthly Hazardous Waste generator activity reports including generator name, waste location, organization code, waste storage date, item identification number, waste name and description, and weight.
- Maintain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and applicable US DOT Certification.
- Provide support and participate in internal environmental regulatory compliance audits, annual self-assessments, and other audits and inspections.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (Must be medically cleared to wear a respirator)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree – desired not required
- Certified Hazardous Materials Management (CHMM) Certification – desired not required
BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.
BB&E offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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BB&E Inc
94035, CAIndustry
Energy and Environment
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