Hazardous waste technician job description

Job Title: Safety Representative/Hazardous Waste Technician

Location: San Diego CA 92113

Duration: 12+ Months

Description/Comment:

Identifies hazardous workplace conditions , revising work procedures, and training or requiring use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment.
Takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state occupational safety and health standard provisions of any labor agreement, ensuring that all required records are prepared and maintained.
Participates in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and in any procedures that may follow a citation. Investigates, prepares, and forwards as required reports on injuries and fatalities. Conducts safe work procedures training courses.

Special Requirement:

Daily Fire Prevention and Housekeeping Inspections. In this role, you will be called upon to conduct daily walkthroughs supervising many junior contractor and sub-contractor personnel providing them with consultative support in the interpretation of the many technical aspects of the safety and environmental specialties.
The daily walkthroughs generate information that needs to be entered into proprietary quality management database for data capture that supports data driven trend analysis.
Supports the proper handling and profiling of contractor generated hazardous waste. This includes supporting the program with obtaining hazardous waste containers, berms and labels from our waste handler.
Superior communications skills are required in dealing with sub-contractors on, the proper handling of generated hazardous, and non-hazardous recyclable waste adhering to best management practices near waterfront operations.

Prefer candidates have the following experience:

Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items is required to facilitate implementing those regulations as they relate to Navy shipboard maintenance and maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
OSHA Training Institute (OTI) courses or NAVSEA approved equivalents; Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Maritime Industry; Electrical Standards; Fall Protection, and; OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene.
Previous experience and knowledge of Aircraft Carriers is a strong plus.
Working in a shipyard environment
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access and ships access

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
Waste Water Treatment Operator

Perform operations and maintenance duties on the company's wastewater collection and treatment system, including monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibility

* Performs daily monitoring of the plant functions which includes accessing the daily demands and making appropriate adjustments to meet those demands
* Meticulously execute process sampling to accurately gauge and monitor levels
* Monitor wastewater operations
* Analyze instantaneous and historical data to decide and act on needed process/operational adjustments (e.g. demand, chemical dosage, process adjustments)
* Log all operational data and produce frequent reports
* Promptly troubleshoot process, instrumentation, data, and mechanical problems
* Perform basic maintenance, repair, and calibration
* Document and report needed system improvements
* Execute and track work orders for plant operations
* Develop and continuously update operational SOPs and readiness plans
* Respond to emergencies
* Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

* 1-2 years experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants associated ancillary and auxiliary equipment and distribution systems
* Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment a Wastewater Operator Certification
* Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well.
* Must have knowledge of maintenance/waste water language and terminology to effectively communicate within the department as well as to technical persons over the phone.
* Show a comprehension of how to communicate effectively to individuals in a team setting.
* Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 90lbs

EOE/Vets/Disability

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

Enjoy doing things that people say can't be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.Student? We offer continuing education assistance.Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here's the Gist:
This position functions as a member of Wolfspeed's Environmental Health & Safety Team. The EH&S Team is charged with regulatory compliance assurance while partnering with Wolfspeed's Business Units at the North Carolina facilities in support of achieving world class performance.

Specifically, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage areas including the performance of material handling, routine inspections, and maintenance of accurate records.

The Day-to-Day:
Safely conduct all activities and use prescribed PPE in prescribed manner Follow all Wolfspeed safety policies including those specified in documented activities.Maintain waste cages and tanks in full compliance with applicable regulations. Inspection ready every day. Includes the following: complete and correct labels, container management, proper storage and segregation, housekeeping in cages and secondary containments to be clean with no debris, conduct rainwater tests and removed from secondary containments within regulatory specified time frame and maintain current waste inventory of all containerized waste.Obtain and maintain working knowledge of commonly generated waste streams and corresponding outbound waste profiles.Obtain necessary information to identify waste, waste generating process from internal generators then either assign to existing outbound waste profile or work with Environmental Manager or Engineer(s) to complete and submit new outbound profile.Work together with other environmental technicians to schedule outbound waste shipments to maintain waste inventory in compliance with applicable regulations, then load waste shipments with vendors as scheduled and sign manifests Maintain records of shipments, including LDRs., track returned manifest copies to maintain regulatory compliance, accurately enter shipment information to applicable spreadsheet or database in timely manner.Perform and document quarterly audits, weekly/daily hazardous waste inspections with zero error rate.Work with Manufacturing, R&D, EH&S, and Facilities Department personnel to correct deficiencies and maintain compliance with NCDEQ regulations Gather specified data and maintain accurate records for waste accumulation and shipments to assure compliance with regulations Coordinate various waste and wastewater-sampling collection activities as requested Maintain environmental sampling equipment, calibrations, and recordkeeping in working order and in accordance with applicable regulations.Assist the EH&S Environmental Manager and EH&S Environmental Engineers in everyday activities Prepare and secure waste areas for extreme climate conditions such as hurricanes, ice storms, snow storms.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
5-years hazardous waste experience either at LQG, TSDF, or in Field Services capacity OR 2-years of related experience with a degree Highschool degree or equivalent is required Possess the following certifications: DOT Hazardous Materials BasicsRCRA TrainingMust be able to stand, walk, bend, and twist for majority of a shift and lift or drag 25-35 lbs regularly Must be able to qualify to wear respirators and wear PPEMust posses a valid drivers license to operate vehiclesA team player with manager, engineers, and most importantly other environmental technicians. Offer possible solutions to challenges and assistance to team mates and others as appropriate as well as seek input from others and request assistancethoughts in such a way to collaborate for the good of Wolfspeed.Be neat, detail oriented, organized, conscientious, willing to learn, and thorough Be assertive self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and direction to organize daily work load and look forward to weekly and monthly work load and plan accordingly Must have excellent communications skills, both written and oral Must have a thorough working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and ability to learn other database programs

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

To put it legally - Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.