Environmental technician vs hazmat technician

Differences between environmental technician and hazmat 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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Hazmat technician example responsibilities.

• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Can conduct remediation at hazwoper sites.
• Re-Cover residue material for disposal are done in accordance to EPA guidelines.
• Complete complex governmental paperwork require by FAA, EPA, on say incidents.
• Ensure shop area follow and maintain all EPA laws as well as OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper segregation of items store in HAZMAT storage areas to prevent mixing of incompatible chemicals.
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