Environmental Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The Environmental Technician is an entry level position that reports to the EHS Manager and assists with the administration of Aspire MRO’s environmental & hazardous waste procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the collection, identification and proper handling of hazardous waste materials.
• Packages and transport hazardous/universal waste materials around the facility with the forklift and other tools provided according to applicable environmental regulations.
• Performs routine audits to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and procedures.
• Package and label hazardous waste containers according to regulations.
• Manage waste storage areas for regulatory compliance.
• Visually inspecting and identifying hazardous waste materials on-site.
• Responding to hazardous waste spills or leaks by containing the spill and initiating cleanup procedures.
• Under the direct guidance from the EHS Manager, assist to ensure the site’s environmental regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years’ experience performing the environmental/hazardous waste function in an aviation or manufacturing environment, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of EPA, RCRA, TCEQ environmental regulations and experience with regulatory compliance is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Forklift certification/previous forklift experience
• CPR/First Aid.
• HAZWOPER

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of Repair Station Operations.
• Strong organizational skills and able to analyze information and utilize problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using standard English.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety and environmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to work the second shift as the primary shift with flexibility to alternate occasionally.