BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.
Position Summary
BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Hazardous Waste Technician for BB&E’s NASA Langley Research Center located in Houston, TX at Johnson Space Center.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for collecting hazardous waste research and development (R&D) lab waste
Responsible for collecting medical waste
Segregate and process hazardous waste according to hazard class
Bulk various types of solvents for flammable liquid & non-RCRA liquid drums
Lab pack hazardous waste & medical waste
Perform hazardous waste pick-ups, on-site transportation, waste sampling, waste classification, waste packaging, manifesting, and tracking of waste containers from cradle-to-grave
Provide support and guidance to hazardous waste generators regarding proper labeling, storage, and management of hazardous waste
Coordinate pick up of hazardous waste and mixed waste within three (3) business days of receipt of a fully completed Form A and safely transport hazardous waste on-site back to the less than 90-day accumulation area and/or radioactive waste storage facility using a government-provided vehicle
Coordinate pickup, store, and prepare for shipment medical waste generated at the Center according to regulatory requirements
Perform hazardous waste sampling activities and prepare paperwork and samples for shipment to a State-certified laboratory
Perform PCB wipe sampling activities and prepare paperwork and samples for shipment to a State-certified laboratory
Properly segregate and store hazardous waste by hazard class and compatibility
Coordinate provision of all containers needed for the storage and disposal of hazardous waste to all hazardous waste generators
Classify and package hazardous waste and prepare for shipment and disposal offsite
Prepare a properly executed Uniform Hazardous Waste manifest for signature by an authorized NASA representative from the EMD
Maintain records related to hazardous waste disposal, including analytical results, waste profiles, manifests, and land ban forms
Bulk inorganic acid & bases and enter data into tracking system
Pick up and transport unused, unopened chemicals to the Ames Chemical Exchange (ACE) program for reuse or recycling and maintain accurate inventory of chemicals
Help conduct quarterly inspections of all PCB-containing items at the Center and prepare PCB annual document log report for government approval
Conduct and document weekly compliance inspections at the hazardous waste facilities
Perform initial inspections for Satellite Accumulation Area Determinations
Prepare monthly Hazardous Waste generator activity reports including generator name, waste location, organization code, waste storage date, item identification number, waste name and description, and weight
Maintain 24-hour HAZWOPER training and applicable US DOT Certification
Provide support and participate in internal environmental regulatory compliance audits, annual self-assessments, and other audits and inspections
Requirements
Key Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
Knowledge
Experience preparing hazardous waste turn-in, shipping, and tracking documents.
Prior hazardous waste lab pack disposal experience.
Practical knowledge of HW management, a solid understanding of hazardous material identification and management.
Familiarity with sources of information pertaining to chemical and radiological hazards.
The ability to safely move and load heavy drums and containers containing harmful products.
Handling, processing, packaging, and tracking hazardous waste for shipment,…