Candidate will support the growing and dynamic operations of the Missiles & Fire Control - Dallas site in the ongoing management and enhancement of the hazardous waste program. As a part of the Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) Department, candidate will be responsible for moving and transporting waste materials, empty containers and other necessary materials throughout the facility as required by the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) department. Perform segregation, pouring/transferring into drums, packaging, and loading of liquid and solid waste materials.
Ensure drum count is correct, internal labels are correct, and drum conditions are shippable in accordance with transportation and waste regulations. Track and coordinate hazardous waste disposal with ESH department and transporters. Maintain the 90 day storage areas, hazardous waste inventory logs, inventory of spill supplies, and inventory of empty containers.
Maintain storage and work areas in a neat and orderly manner, including proper storage separation of materials. Safe operation of all equipment in accordance with company policy. Complete weekly inspection logs of hazardous waste storage areas.
Understand and follow proper packaging and closure requirements for hazardous waste. Assist ESH department in collection of waste characterization samples. Provide assistance as needed in responding to hazardous material spills or release events, as well as other emergency response situations.
Assist ESH department in monitoring secondary containment areas after rain events, complete discharge logs and release captured stormwater. Provide assistance replacing media and filters in selected equipment. Partner with ESH department to support and assist with compliance related matters.
Position is labor intensive that will involve equipment operations (compactors, bulb crusher), and ability to safely move heavy items (i.e., 55 gallon drums, oversized packing containers). Work can be in adverse conditions such as heat or cold.