Hazmat technician vs environmental field technician

Differences between hazmat technician and environmental field technician duties and responsibilities

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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Environmental field technician example responsibilities.

• Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
• Complete field forms, draw sketch maps, profiles and plan view field drawings.
• Identify and correct safety shortfalls in confine space entry, explosive atmosphere, and fall protection to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Create sketch maps of artifact distribution, and site features.
• Read topographic maps in addition to using hand hold and tablet base GPS units.
• Insulate and push copper thru a chase along with ac wire and drain line.
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