Retain Technician - New Orleans, LA

Retain Disposal Technician – New Orleans, LA

General Description of Responsibilities:

Retain Disposal Technicians are responsible for handling all samples submitted to the facility. This covers whether the sample is submitted for testing or is sent from other offices for the purposes of retain only.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Accumulate all samples designated for retain.
• Make sure all sample lids are tightly closed and inspect the container for cleanliness. If the sample is not properly cleaned, then proper cleaning materials should be used.
• Transport all samples to the Retain Building; ensure that all samples are secure during transport to prevent any spillage.
• Ensure proper supplies of bottles are maintained for laboratory and retain use; notify the supervisor if additional supplies are needed.
• Ensure the Retain Building is properly maintained and clean to company standards; dispose of broken and used bottles in the proper manner.
• Obtain disposal list from supervisor to determine which samples are scheduled for disposal.
• Follow disposal procedures in disposal of samples.
• Empty oily rag containers to prevent combustion of materials.
• May be required to pick up and deliver samples to various locations as assigned by the supervisor.
• Encourages laboratory performance through communication with lab staff and management to promote empowerment and accountability.
• Reports to work punctually and observes all Inspectorate applicable federal and state regulations and standards, Terminal, Refinery and/or vessel requirements, including quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Supports the ISO certificate(s) and assists in the corrective/preventive actions process.
• Works a rotating schedule including weekends, holidays and must be available to work on an on-call basis.
• Represents Inspectorate by appearance and conduct; behaves ethically at all times; maintains open communication with Lab Manager.
• Carries out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with total adherence to: the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures; Business Management System; Compliance and Ethics Policies; and exercises good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy.

Supervision Exercised

• n/a

Supervision Received:

This position reports to Lab Manager or Assistant Lab Manager.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the normal knowledge, skill, and/or ability levels required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to employees in their work group or department.
• Ability to add their work hours on their time card.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to complex situations and able to prepare and/or follow instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee able 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; use hands to handle and feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, smell and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Depending on location site, while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near explosive material and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and/or heat; possibly working in enclosed spaces. The noise level is usually moderate.

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan

Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Optional life and pet insurance

EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs

Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development

Employee Discounts

This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.