Hazardous Materials Technician Job Description
Hazardous materials technician
provides training in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Defense and specialized emergency response teams.
Hazardous Materials Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Performs testing and monitoring for chemical leaks from missiles, targets, torpedoes and contained fuels
Conducts chemical bulking/consolidation
Operation & maintenance of field equipment (sampling pumps, flow meters)
Handle, store, transport and treat hazardous wastes/materials
Handle and transport ordnance, explosives and inert items per Navy guidlines
Performs spill resonse and cleanup, and in other areas required by the Environmental Protection Agency part "B" permit for the Mk-48 torpedo flushing facilty
Performs AQM-37 missile target fuel charging and venting
Performs post-operation maintenance of torpedoes, targets, training vehicles and other exercise weapons in accordance with (IAW) current methods and procedures
Performs ammunition management and explosive storage IAW Navy requirements
Certifies ordnance and hazardous waste/materials for shipments via all modes of transportation, and provide hazardous waste/materials training to other ordnance personnel
Hazardous Materials Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Hazardous Materials Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, HAZWOPER, RCRA, OSHA, EMR, BLS, NREMT, AED, CPR, MWS
Education for Hazardous Materials Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the hazardous materials technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Science, Graduate, Health, Graduate Education, Industrial, Physical Sciences
Skills for Hazardous Materials Technician
Desired skills for hazardous materials technician include:
Aspects of processing
Packing and shipping of hazardous materials
Biological
Chemical
Computers and software
Proper chemical handling/disposal procedures and emergency response techniques
Radiological principles
Analytical techniques
Chemical compatibility
Chemical health and safety
Desired experience for hazardous materials technician includes:
Properly handles chemicals and assesses chemicals hazardous to personnel and environmental safety
Performs personal protective equipment (PPE) maintenance
Performs maintenance and operations of hazardous waste/materials testing equpment and monitoring
Performs torpedo flushing, missile/ordnance/target logistics transports, shipment packaging, equipment operation, aircraft loading/unloading, facility housekeeping, and pre-operations grounding inspection and testing
Prepares and submits hazardous waste/materials periodic reports
Must possess a valid State of Hawaii driver's license, a locally issued Explosive Drive's License and Explosive Ordnance Handling Qualification certifications
Hazardous Materials Technician Examples
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Hazardous Materials Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a hazardous materials technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for hazardous materials technician
- Segregate waste into hazard classes and package for off-site disposal
- Bar-code chemicals as they are received daily
- Ability to move up to 400 pound drums with drum cart
- Manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams for the Atlanta Syrup Plant including concentrates, caustic, and product returns
- Coordinates special waste disposal projects including the handling of infectious materials, asbestos, PCBs, hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste
- Develops and conducts employee training on hazardous waste streams
- Advises management on potential hazardous materials and makes recommendations as required
- Maintains records such as hazardous and non-hazardous waste manifests and associated documents
- Responds to hazardous materials spills such as oil, non-hazardous and hazardous
- Performs other SES related duties as assigned
Qualifications for hazardous materials technician
- Must be able to obtain licenses for the operation of ordnance-handling equipment, including cranes, K-Loaders, forklifts, man-lifts, tractor-trailers and other related equipment
- Must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Must satisfactorily pass and annual physical for handling hazardous and toxic fuels and materials
- Must have computer skills andk knowledge in use of Microsoft Word/Outlook
- Ability to travel overnight 30% (1-2 nights/week)
- Years of directly related experience in a full time capacity or equivalent
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Our company is looking for a hazardous materials technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for hazardous materials technician
- Packages waste to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
- Ensures work area maintained in a neat and orderly manners
- Participates in spill response on customer’s site
- Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling
- Performing hazardous material building assessments
- Performing hazardous material abatement projects
- Prepare and complete project documentation that meets company and client requirements and that complies with national or local standards and codes of practice
- Assist project managers with assessment, design and oversight of hazardous materials abatement projects
- Conduct site investigations for hazardous materials including – mold (mould), asbestos, lead
- Conduct indoor air quality assessments, radon monitoring and worker exposure assessments
Qualifications for hazardous materials technician
- This position requires high school diploma (college degree is not required)
- Knowledge of EESOH-MIS or similar Oracle-based data management systems and demonstrated proficiency using a personal computer/workstation
- Basic understanding of safety data sheets (SDSs) information
- Attention to detail and ability to train end-users on EESOH-MIS
- 1 year or more of professional office work experience
- Must have at a minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as an environmental/occupational hygiene technician, ideally in a consulting environment
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of hazardous materials technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for hazardous materials technician
- Manage field notes and prepare technical reports
- Safely collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including inspection of waste containers and waste tickets, and correction of any issues found prior to accepting possession of said containers
- Safely collects and transports Regulated Medical Waste from medical center and other collection points to the SMHF
- Under the guidance from the supervisor, performs the logging in, segregation, labeling, bulking and storage of hazardous waste
- Washes reusable containers and labels them for reuse
- Perform emergency response to spills under supervision of Hazardous Waste Supervisor, or Program Manager
- Assists with response to indoor air quality incidents
- Performs general upkeep on SMHF work areas
- Wash reusable materials containers and prepare them for reuse
- Distribute Regulated Medical Materials containers
Qualifications for hazardous materials technician
- High School diploma with coursework in chemistry and biology preferred
- Bachelor’s degree including coursework in the basic sciences
- Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or like field preferred
- 40 Hour OSHA and DOT certification preferred
- Forklift Training preferred
- Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and four years of experience in an environmental health and safety program, or two years of college including appropriate science courses and three years of experience in an environmental health and safety program
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Hazardous Materials Technician Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a hazardous materials technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for hazardous materials technician
- Drive Hazardous Materials trucks and vehicles
- Detailed knowledge of relevant national standards and codes of practice, including applicable state and federal regulations
- Advanced proficiency with relevant desktop applications
- Advanced research, data gathering and analysis skills
- Developing skills, including technical, project management, relationship management, sector expertise and commercial awareness
- May act as lead on an individual task
- May prepare cost estimate for individual task
- Work independently under direction and review of senior scientist
- May delegate and oversee work performed by junior staff
- Act as a project resource, completing allocated activities to meet budget, timeframe and quality objectives and meet or exceed client expectations
Qualifications for hazardous materials technician
- Completion of an accredited hazardous materials management curriculum to meet the HAZWOPER requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of manifest completion according to Land Disposal Restriction and Hazardous Waste profiles associated with shipping radioactive and hazardous wastes
- Proven knowledge of radiation physics principles, radiation health and safety and spill cleanup procedures including the application of proper Personal Protective Equipment
- Ability to organize, work independently exercising good judgement, take initiative, set priorities, meet deadlines and schedule tasks to complete projects effectively and efficiently
- Ability to handle routine administrative matters without close supervision
- Good oral communication skills necessary to effectively to recommend hazardous waste disposal and relate technical information to a diverse clientele
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Hazardous Materials Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a hazardous materials technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for hazardous materials technician
- Liaise with Project Managers/Team Leaders and clients to ensure effective communication on project matters
- Contribute to the resolution of technical issues on projects and provide technical guidance to other team members
- Collaborate with other sectors/disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall project
- Review work carried out by colleagues to ensure it meets specified standards
- Handle and transport ordnance, explosives and inert items per Navy guidelines
- Certifies ordnance and other hazardous wastes/materials shipments via all modes of transportation
- Performs maintenance and operations of hazardous waste/materials testing equipment and monitoring
- Prepares and submits hazardous wastes/materials periodic reports
- Load trucks at the end of each collection event
- Preparing Paperwork for waste pick-ups
Qualifications for hazardous materials technician
- Good writing and reading skills
- Demonstrated ability to safely drive, park, and navigate large box trucks around congested campus and city streets while transporting hazardous waste
- Ability to complete basic functions on computer terminal, including data entry, database queries, word processing, spread sheet design and manipulation, flow chart design, and word processing
- Proven knowledge of mechanical systems and monitoring systems and ability to perform routine maintenance and calibration procedures on pumps, compactors, crushers, meters at the EMF
- Sound understanding of how the various utility systems at the EMF interrelate, such as ventilation, electrical systems
- Ability to operate safely all equipment at the EMF including trucks and lift gates, forklift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts and other lifting aids