HAZMAT Technician - Full-time / Part-time

SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES\:

• Responsible for satellite waste compound inspections.  Provides evaluative field support for the company’s EHS requirements under regulatory and/or corporate policy requirements.
• Coordinates waste storage, inventory, disposal, labeling and compound maintenance. Prepares hazardous waste containers to be offered for transport to disposal facilities.
• Responsible for storage tank inspections.  Assists with Environmental remediation efforts and waste management program.
• Responds to hazardous material releases.
• Investigates accidents/incidents and implements corrective measures. Utilizes audit tracking system to ensure deficiencies are tracked to closure.
• Assists with monitoring waste water discharge treatment equipment.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures within Technical Services and USH at large.
• Promotes and provides extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answer questions, offer information, and provide assistance in a courteous manner. 
• Understands and demonstrates the proper use of safety practices and ensures department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS\:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER).
• Advanced knowledge hazardous waste and release response.
• Knowledge of applicable code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Ability & willingness to work a variety of schedules, overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Ability and willingness to respond to incidents in locations requiring climbing, fall-protection, and other non-traditional work-environments.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level.
• Must have the ability to motivate employees and work independently and as part of a team.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS\:

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 3-5 years technical and trade experience.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter.

WORKING CONDITIONS\:

• Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to hazardous work environments.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures relative to the various systems.
• Exposure to weather, noise, and hazardous materials.
• Required to work in confined spaces.
• Required to work at elevated heights.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\:

• The job duties require an employee to move heavy objects.
• The job duties require an employee to traverse rough terrain.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, etc. for extended periods of time.