What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Waste Technician position at Bhate Environmental Associates?
Job Title: Hazardous Waste Technician – Kirtland, AFB – Alburquerque, New Mexico
Reports to: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. is seeking a Hazardous Waste (HW) Technician to support Kirtland, AFB’s hazardous waste program in accordance with the contract Performance Work Statement (PWS). The HW Technician will support Kirtland’s HW Program assisting the Lead HW Technician.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform curb-side pickup of HW and accept HW at the HW storage facility, as needed.
- Perform site assistance visits of HW customers and report on findings.
- Perform routine inspections of the HW storage facility.
- Support the HW Technician, as needed, in performing compliance assistance visits, data management, and customer education and assistance.
- Educate HW customers through personal interactions.
- Order HW supplies.
- Collect samples of HW, prepare submittal documentation, arrange for laboratory analyses, and submit samples for laboratory analyses.
- Enter HW data into the Air Force Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management Information System (EESOH-MIS).
- Support pollution prevention activities in accordance with the PWS.
- The HW Technician’s duties will primarily be at Kirtland, AFB.
Minimum Qualifications/Training Requirements:
- Preferred HAZWOPER 40-Hr Certificate & 8-Hr Annual Refreshers (if required); DOT HazMat Employee; RCRA Hazardous Waste Training; Initial RCRA Waste Generator/Handler and annual refresher. Successful candidate can receive training to fulfill requirements upon hiring.
- High School Diploma, Associates or 4-Year Degree and/or relevant experience and the ability to obtain relevant certification for work to be performed.
Additional Requirements:
- Pass a government background check, to obtain a government issued Common Access Card (CAC)
- Possess a valid U.S. State-issued driver’s License
Job Type: Full Time
Competitive compensation and benefits are available and will be determined based on related experience and knowledge.
Bhate is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.