Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, USA
3 days ago
Senior HazWaste Technician
Summary CHENEGA RELIABLE SERVICES, LLC Patrick SFB, FL The Hazardous Waste Technician, Senior will be responsible for proper and adequate management and operation of installation HW facilities in accordance with 40 CFR (Parts 260-266, 268, 270, 273, and 279), State of Florida HW Regulations, Pollution Prevention Act, related DoD and AF directives (including AFMAN 32-7002), and the installation Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Responsibilities Management/accomplishment of waste pickup and the 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF). Provides administration of the HW module in the EESOH-MIS database, general HW operations, and Industrial Recycling processes. Conducts waste sampling; conducts waste characterization and waste profile generation. Maintains compliance with all AF policies and goals on HW reduction. Prepares HW containers for shipment and coordinates with transport/disposal contractors. Tracks all movement of HW off-site using EESOH-MIS. Provides management of non-hazardous industrial and special waste, used oil, and off-spec fuel; waste consolidation/lab packing, waste turn-in/preparation for shipment, pick-up of waste for transfer to central accumulation area. Must be able to safely move and load extremely heavy drums and containers, in excess of 400 pounds, with provided material handling equipment . Conducts compliance inspections of installation Satellite Accumulation Points. Track all HW containers from time of generation until they reach the ultimate disposal facility. Management of the 90-day Central Accumulation Point/Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site and/or TSDF. Includes waste consolidation, segregation of HW, management of used oil and off-spec fuel, screen used oil, waste turn-in, facility inspections (at least weekly), container inspections (at least weekly), testing of equipment (at least monthly), contingency planning, preparation for shipment, housekeeping; new, used, and unusable container management; and facility maintenance work orders. Submit weekly list of containers awaiting shipment that have exceeded 45 days of storage time. Provides contract Spill and Release Consultation Support efforts. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when assigned. Provide spill investigation support, communicate with the Environmental Element, and enter/update data in EASIER database. Inventory and maintain supplies to support the HW requirements. Conduct various environmental sampling, activities. Assist with waste characterization and waste profile generation in EESOH-MIS. Complete and maintain required training. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or a GED Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s in engineering OR Bachelor’s in science Minimum of three (3) years of experience in HW operations including packaging, labeling, profiling, storing, transporting, and manifesting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience management of Hazardous Waste and DoD hazardous waste operations. A solid understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Material identification and management is highly desirable. Ability to follow established procedures and carry out assignments independently, although work is primarily in an office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, incumbents may be subjected to rain, cold, bright sun etc. Demonstrate knowledge of EESOH-MIS and/or relational databases. Solid knowledge of Microsoft software products is required to include Excel and Access. Have a specific awareness of data quality related to databases and report generation. EESOH-MIS specific training Preferred. Must have a valid Driver’s License Must be current on RCRA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and HAZWOPER Training Capable of obtaining a valid commercial driver’s license with the “H” endorsement should the requirement become necessary. Current RCRA annual HW Refresher training. Maintain a working knowledge of the HW Management regulations and DOT HM regulations within the state. Current OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training/Refresher, where applicable. Must pass a background check and have, or be able to obtain, NACI. Military Hazmat/Hazardous Waste experience Preferred. Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details. Executive Order 13495, The Non Displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts provide first right of refusal to incumbents on contracts. If the position is accepted by the incumbent on the job, other application/resume of non-incumbents will not be reviewed.
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