Environmental technician vs hazardous material technician

Differences between environmental technician and hazardous material technician duties and responsibilities

Environmental technician example responsibilities.

• Lead a crew of twelve techs in various archaeological excavations.
• Manage designated areas to ensure proper cleanliness and safety.
• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
• Assist with environmental projects such as groundwater monitoring, and spatial analysis using ArcGIS.
• Perform physical labor associate with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal and other remediation service.
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Hazardous material technician example responsibilities.

• Manage, schedule, and analyze, logistics in highly specialize local, national and international supply chain logistics department.
• Develop and manage explosive inspection and quality assurance processes and provide SME guidance for management of hazardous and non-hazardous material storage.
• Lead a mold remediation team as well perform asbestos abatement along with general demolition and reconstruction in residential and commercial structures.
• Assist in team training and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure MSDS are provided for all hazardous materials carry or used.
• Conduct HAZCOM training IAW 29 CFR for all personnel handling or using hazardous material.
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