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Hazardous Waste Specialist
full-timeFort Carson

Summary

Location

Fort Carson

Type

full-time

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Summary

                                                  CHENEGA RELIABLE SERVICES LLC

                                                               Fort Carson, CO

 

The Hazardous Waste Specialist will be responsible for the daily operations and management of the Central Accumulation Point (CAP). Will ensure environmental and contract compliance of all operations and assigned personnel.  Manages daily operations of the CAP and provides guidance to assigned Environmental Technicians in the identification, handling, labeling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.


Responsibilities

  • Display Total Customer Service attitude at all times
  • Conduct Hazardous Waste Operations as specified in the PWS during the hours of operation and potential after-hours support.
  • Management/accomplishment of waste pickup at Initial Accumulation Point (IAP) and transport to 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF).
  • Operation of 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point (HWAP)/Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF) and Industrial Recycling Processes.
  • Provide administration/data entry requirements of the HW module in the EESOH-MIS database, tracking all HW containers from time of generation until they reach the ultimate disposal facility off-site.
  • Prepare HW containers for shipment and coordinate with transport/disposal contractors.
  • Submit weekly list of containers awaiting shipment that have exceeded 45 days of storage time.
  • Assist with management of non-hazardous industrial and special waste, used oil, and off-spec fuel; waste consolidation/lab packing, waste turn-in/preparation for shipment, and pick-up of waste for transfer to central accumulation area.
  • Facilitate management of the 90-day Central Accumulation Point/Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site and/or TSDF. Includes waste consolidation, segregation of HW, management of used oil and off-spec fuel, screen used oil, waste turn-in, facility inspections (at least weekly), container inspections (at least weekly), testing of equipment (at least monthly), contingency planning, preparation for shipment, housekeeping; new, used, and unusable container management; and facility maintenance work orders.
  • Coordinate with MPM to manage Installation Accumulation Points.
  • Conduct compliance inspections of installation Initial Accumulation Points.
  • Generate and/or coordinate processing of reports required by installation.
  • Develop custom reports to support environmental reporting requirements.
  • Inventory and maintain supplies to support the HW requirements.
  • Conduct various environmental sampling activities IAW the Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) in the Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP).
  • Perform waste characterization, and waste profile generation.
  • Conduct site assistance visits (SAV), each shop needs to be visited annually.
  • Develop/update standardized checklists to facilitate compliance site assistance visits.
  • Provide curb-side waste pick up within specified timeframes
  • Safely move heavy drums and containers using proper material handling equipment
  • Complete accurate waste characterization, generate accurate waste profiles, and properly maintain records. 
  • Responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and promoting the Pollution Prevention program.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or a GED.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in Hazardous Waste Management.
  • Possess and maintaina valid Driver’s License.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Ability to complete HAZWOPER training.
  • Ability to obtain fork lift license
  • Ability to safely move and load extremely heavy drums and containers, in excess of 400 pounds, with provided material handling equipment.
  • Knowledge and ability to adhere to applicable Federal, State, and local hazardous material and hazardous waste handling regulations.
  • Ability to perform all tasks associated with Hazardous Waste operations and insure completion IAW all Federal, State, and local requirements.
  • Ability to correctly collect hazardous waste samples.
  • Ability to obtain, NACI.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Estimated Salary/Wage

Up to USD $30.13/Hr.

Other facts

Tech stack
Hazardous Waste Management,Environmental Compliance,Data Entry,Waste Characterization,Material Handling,Microsoft Office,HAZWOPER Training,Forklift Operation,Environmental Sampling,Inventory Management,Customer Service,Facility Inspections,Contingency Planning,Waste Consolidation,Record Maintenance,Pollution Prevention

About Chenega Corporation

Chenega Corporation’s MIOS Strategic Business Unit (SBU) provides innovative solutions for federal, DOD, and commercial customers around the globe.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lorton, Virginia, Chenega Military, Intelligence, and Operation Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit is a shared services division of Chenega Corporation. Chenega MIOS provides standard business services to its wholly-owned companies of Chenega Corporation, and assists in the management of contracts with a net value of over $600 million dollars.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2010

What you'll do

  • The Hazardous Waste Specialist will manage daily operations of the Central Accumulation Point, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing guidance to Environmental Technicians. Responsibilities include waste pickup, facility inspections, and preparation for shipment of hazardous waste.

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What does a Hazardous Waste Specialist do at Chenega Corporation?

As a Hazardous Waste Specialist at Chenega Corporation, you will: the Hazardous Waste Specialist will manage daily operations of the Central Accumulation Point, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing guidance to Environmental Technicians. Responsibilities include waste pickup, facility inspections, and preparation for shipment of hazardous waste..

Why join Chenega Corporation as a Hazardous Waste Specialist?

Chenega Corporation is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Hazardous Waste Specialist position at Chenega Corporation remote?

The Hazardous Waste Specialist position at Chenega Corporation is based in Fort Carson, Colorado, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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