Waste Technician The Waste Technician is responsible for performing/overseeing all Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management Operations as specified in the SOW. This may include insuring compliance with training, providing reporting, etc.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Chemico personnel will continue to maintain all client and Chemico mandated training to ensure regulatory compliance. All Chemico material handlers working on the client site have current DOT, RCRA, Wet Processes, Forklift and LOTO training, as well as other client mandated training. Individual training records will be kept on file by Chemico. All material handlers (if they do not already have their 24 Hour HAZWOPER training) will have completed the Supplier 24-hour technician level HAZWOPER within 60 days of notification by client. Understands/maintains the customer drives our business philosophy of Chemico Possesses understanding/decision-making and negotiating skills Displays awareness/commitment to cost savings and impact of costs on customers Demonstrates clear understanding of technical aspects of the program Provides outstanding customer service and identifies unique needs of each customer Exposure to industrial safety programs and training Maintains outstanding relationships with Tier 2 suppliers/management/personnel/company personnel Demonstrates excellent problem identification/resolution skills Possesses strong oral/written/interpersonal communication skills Manages workload within conflicting operational demands and tight deadline constraints Demonstrates confidence, self-motivation, great initiative and insight to grow business Demonstrates ability to make effective decisions and possesses a positive work ethic Possesses strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and orderly work habits Possesses basic knowledge of spreadsheet and database software Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of computer Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk within and without very large industrial environments Waste Management Support: Stock chemicals and spill control materials based on client process requirements. Enter all Stocking and transactions in CMIS software Prepare materials for proper transport and delivery to the requested delivery location as indicated on the client work order request. Store all materials in the client's main chemical Crib in plant 6 or storage area and plant 2. All materials will be stored on pallets, racks or containment devices. These materials will be properly segregated in accordance with applicable regulations. Conduct weekly inspections of the chemical storage areas, 6 Floor stock locations, and the office on site. Maintain the Chemical Approval and SDS website for client. Provide a container management program that will maintain inventory of empty containers for accumulation of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes as well as virgin productCONTAINER MANAGEMENT - Supply client with properly labeled containers for accumulation and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. TRANSPORTATION —Inspect waste containers to ensure that they meet DOT packaging requirements prior to loading the trailer. Will follow all DOT regulations for shipping hazardous and non-hazardous waste while loading each trailer for shipment. INSPECTIONS/INVENTORY — Conduct 2x weekly inspections of all satellite accumulation and Centra Accumulation Storage areas. In addition, will conduct inspections of satellite accumulation areas where the waste accumulates more quickly more frequently. Chemico will provide client with a weekly inventory sheet electronically. Chemico will immediately notify client of any potential compliance issues noted at the satellite accumulation areas in order to assist in avoiding any potential violations. Chemico will maintain the current sign in sheet, for all waste entering the 90-day storage area as Chemico makes deliveries and pick up waste at the satellite accumulation areas, and Chemico will keep the main point of contact informed of any compliance issues observed. Finally, Chemico will inspect the light bulb trailer weekly. UNIVERSAL WASTE — Universal waste will be handled within the same scope for inspections and inventory reporting as other hazardous and non-hazardous wastes at satellite accumulation areas and Central Accumulation Area. USED OIL TANK TELEMETRY- Monitor the telemetry on the used oil tanks and notify our client point of contact when they tanks are full and ready to ship. Chemico will transport on site all containers for accumulation and disposal of hazardous wastes. Full containers must be closed, in good condition and properly labeled prior to being transported to the 90 day yards. Containers must be removed from the accumulation area by the following regular business day after the receipt of a work-order. Upon pick-up, the containers will be dated using the work order date. All containers delivered to the Building 430 90-day yard shall be weighed prior to storage. All containers will be segregated according to chemical compatibility and regulatory requirements. Chemico will provide to client, properly labeled containers for the accumulation of industrial wastes. These labels must be completed per DOT, EPA and client requirements. Chemico will include the purchase of these labels as a part of the Chemical Management Contract Chemico will conduct weekly inspections and inventory of all hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas and 90- day storage areas as well as any tanks, roll-offs or other storage containers that might be on site at the facility. Upon completion of the inspections the forms generated will be scanned into the computer and e-mailed to the client contact. All corrective actions upon completion will be noted on original inspection form, scanned and e-mailed as an addendum to that dates inspection. Chemico will load trucks for all hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments. Drivers will direct Supplier personnel as to loading requirements for each shipment. All containers must meet DOT packaging requirements prior to loading. Chemico will either supply placards to the carrier for application to the transport vehicle or ensure that the vehicle is equipped with permanent placards sufficient to meet the placarding requirements for the material being hauled prior to leaving the client site. All lab pack materials will be taken to the proper location for processing, labeling, and or disposal. Chemico will load trucks for all hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments. Drivers will direct Chemical Management personnel as to loading requirements for each shipment. All containers must meet DOT packaging requirements prior to loading. Chemico will either supply placards to the carrier for application to the transport vehicle or ensure that the vehicle is equipped with permanent placards sufficient to meet the placarding requirements for the material being hauled prior to leaving the client site. Chemico will be the focal point for the lab pack process in the 90-day storage yard at the client's facility. Chemico will provide containers and packaging for all lab pack collection. Chemico will make routine pickups of all lab pack areas based on rate of generation, at a minimum of 1 shipment per month. All containers within the Chemico responsible 90-day storage areas shall be closed to DOT specified torques. Wrenches and closure instructions shall be kept in the storage area at all times. Client will monitor the tanks containing Cleaners and provide any work orders to empty the tanks. Chemico will provide emptying the tanks at the locations throughout the facility and transfer to specific holding tanks. Chemical will also provide fresh material to recharge the tank. Chemico will provide monitoring of these tanks to assure shipments are made accordingly. Included in this work will be the pumping of secondary containments as necessary to remove product or rain water. Chemico will provide labeling of containers of non-hazardous wastes as required. Chemico will load the non-hazardous waste for off-site disposal. Chemico shall manage the collection of universal wastes on site. These wastes include but are not limited to, batteries, mercury bulbs and lamps and mercury containing equipment. Chemico shall conduct inventory and weekly inspections of the storage area for universal wastes. Chemico holds monthly training meetings for all operations employees. Additionally, Chemico maintains complete training records of all employees which are available to client upon request. Chemico will supply coverage Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 24-hour emergency delivery coverage. Off shift or weekend work may be required.
Required Qualifications: Current and valid licenses Must possess or be able to obtain RCRA/DOT and HAZWOPER certifications Knowledge of daily, weekly, and monthly hazardous waste storage area inspection protocols required under local, state, and EPA regulations Regulatory knowledge of federal and

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Level

Mid

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Occupation

Chemical Technicians

Industry

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

Posted

11 days ago

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