Hazmat Technician

Job Title

This position is responsible to provide operational support in mitigation efforts for clients. Qualified candidates must possess the ability to perform tasks related to Emergency Haz Mat situations and will be required to use a variety of specialized equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Environmental Emergency Response Teams, Transportation, Fixed Facility and Site Remediation Projects
• Ensure work is completed according to measurements, specifications, drawings, plans, or other materials/instructions
• Ensure health and safety procedures are strictly followed, including, but not limited to, safe lifting, personal protective equipment, and chemical labeling
• Proactively communicate issues and problems that may or are affecting completion of the job to the responsible Project Manager.
• Learn and understand MSDS protocols for chemicals used during mitigation processes
• Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and maintain in clean serviceable condition
• Must maintain attention to detail
• Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
• Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances.
• Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.
• Use of proper lifting techniques, use of slide pads, use of Styrofoam blocks, care and protection of customer personal belongings
• Will be required to meet BELFOR Standards in safeguarding other people's property
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Will be required to work nights and weekends as requested as travel periodically
• Report time worked and equipment and consumables used timely and accurately
• Attend BELFOR sponsored operations and safety training courses as required

Requirements:

• Respond in a timely manner to emergency spills and environmental cleanup situations
• Interact with emergency services including but not limited to first, local and state police, EMS and regulatory agencies.
• Train employees as required on job techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use.
• Conduct a fit test the first day of the week and on the first day of a new job for all employees who are required to wear respirators.
• Record mileage as required and download time records every evening.
• Document all work completed on the job each day along with the materials/equipment used on the job on a Daily Job Report. Additional other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify Product (consumables), usage and disposal requirements with training
• Must have current Hazardous Waste Certification
• Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
• Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• English language literacy and fluency

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.