Environmental Control Technician A - 85507

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Environmental Control Technician A to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Moses Lake, Washington.

As an Environmental Control Technician A, you will manage hazardous-materials and hazardous-waste operations to ensure regulatory compliance, worker safety, and environmental protection. This role oversees ordering, receiving, storage, dispensing, and inventory control of chemicals, and prepares required regulatory records and manifests. The technician sorts, samples, classifies, labels, and containerizes waste for proper disposal, operates containment and cleanup equipment, and responds to spill events using appropriate PPE and vehicles/equipment. They also perform preventive maintenance on environmental systems, coordinate with environmental engineers and shop personnel, provide chemical information and training (SDS/Hazard Communication), support process improvements, and maintain required certifications.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and assign technicians based on priorities and customer needs; and liaise with environmental engineers/administrators on regulatory administration and implementation sitewide.

• Order, receive, log, and verify hazardous materials via forms or online systems (e.g., HAZTRAX, Crib Master, HMM, CMS, RMS); investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure paperwork matches materials.

• Issue, deliver, and record chemicals and supplies to control points/points of use (AOG, flight line, shop) using manual entry or barcode scanning; follow up on shop requests.

• Store hazardous materials and supplies in designated areas per procedures and specs, monitor for visible degradation, rotate stock, and track time/temperature–sensitive (TATS) materials; dispose of out-of-compliance material per engineering/designation and codes.

• Manage hazardous-waste receiving/collection, sort/divide/consolidate incompatible or unknown wastes for disposal with appropriate equipment (press, bailer, compactor) and in coordination with EHS.

• Containerize, label, band, and palletize hazardous waste drums/products and prepare/verify/certify hazardous waste manifests and land disposal notifications per regulatory requirements.

• Perform limited sampling and testing of hazardous wastes (corrosive, flammable, unknown) for classification and disposal using appropriate equipment and lab procedures; maintain related data and analysis.

• Operate and monitor manual/automated dispensing equipment to fill/refill containers with appropriate chemicals and audit/adjust dispensing to reduce inventory and waste.

• Maintain and audit hazardous-material inventories, track usage to reduce waste, and perform periodic inventory accuracy checks.

• Respond to hazardous-material spill calls (including confined-space cleanup), operate assigned vehicles/equipment (trucks, boats, forklifts, electric stackers, cranes) to support cleanup/containment, and use appropriate PPE for spill response.

• Perform/monitor Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) on scrubbers, paint booths, oil/water separators, and related equipment; notify maintenance/supervision of malfunctions.

• Prepare and maintain accurate regulatory records for environmental reporting (local, state, federal, Boeing audits), accumulation station data, manifests, inspection logs, and shift tie-ins.

• Provide chemical information and serve as area resource for SDS, Hazard Communication, chemical/hazardous-waste reduction programs; give training/presentations and support process improvement activities and change coordination.

• Coordinate with other organizations (inspection, shops, suppliers) to ensure material requirements are met, assist with shipment checks, and perform incidental maintenance-class work as needed to accomplish assignments.

• Maintain required personal, training, and equipment certifications; contact coworkers or supervisors when assistance or escalation is needed and follow documented procedures for safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.

• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Resumes of current Puget Sound and Moses Lake Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered.

Basic Qualifications :

Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles.

• 4+ years of experience handling chemicals and/or hazardous material.

• Experience operating a forklift and electric pallet jacks.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Currently possess a valid driver’s license.

• Currently hold or ability to obtain a forklift license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with the stat e of Washington regulatory requirements, EPA requirements and have the acquired Washington Department of Health water distribution operator certification and treatment operator certification. ​

• 1+ years of experiencing executing data entry, retrieval and inventory management.

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow and wind.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement :

• This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay: $27.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $57.88/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 08, 2026

Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.