What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Handler 3 - Industrial Safety- HAZMAT- Melbourne FL with Security Clearance position at Advanced Software Design?
Chemical Handler 3 - Industrial Safety- HAZMAT- Melbourne FL Performs a variety of tasks in the controlling and monitoring of chemicals within the company facility or manufacturing production organization in accordance with federal, state and local regulations such as EPA Clean Water Act and DOT Toxic Substances Control Act.
Monitors chemicals, related equipment, and waste system indicators; makes chemical and equipment adjustments to ensure proper system functioning and chemical solution balance; removes and disposes of waste chemicals, solvents, and acids; inspects hazardous waste production and storage units; and maintains operational logs. DOT HazMat, 40 hr HAZWOPER, Forklift certification, RCRA Training, Hazard Communication Training and Knowledge, Familiar with SDSs
o Cleans up chemical spills. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Must have a good understanding of chemicals (acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, reducers, water-reactives) in a variety of forms (liquids, solids, gases, sludges, slurries) and related incompatibilities to prevent undesirable chemical reactions. Work is performed in occasional hazardous working conditions and requires the use of specialized safety equipment and apparatuses.
o Hazardous Materials Center (HMC) ops include accepting and managing hazardous waste from the different departments which may include daily compaction of all bagged waste using a compactor, forklift duties, hazardous waste pickup by vendor, management of HMC supplies, 180-Day Central Accumulation Area Storage inspections, supporting spill cleanup, packing of hazardous waste. Also, ongoing projects and tasks that require daily attention of HMC duties.
o Standing for periods of time, walking distances, capability of some manual lifting of materials / moving 55-gallon haz waste drums, ability to work in Florida outdoor environment.
o Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
o Attention to detail, organized
o Team player and collaborative Knowledge
Full knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Supervision Given and Received
Limited supervision. No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments. May assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Typical Duties and Tasks
Duties & tasks are varied and moderately complex. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers complex questions to higher levels. Minimum of 5 years of experience 7AM-3 : 30PM, M-F
