Environmental Waste Technician

Are you experienced in managing industrial and hazardous waste? Do you possess a thorough knowledge of DOT/RCRA and TCEQ regulations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Mansfield Service Partners / Select Environmental is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Environmental Waste Technician to join our team in Houston, TX.

As an Environmental Waste Technician and customer-facing representative for Select Environmental you will play a crucial role in managing our customers' waste disposal and recycling needs. This role is responsible for keeping all essential paperwork organized as well as coordinating shipments from the customers' sites and the Select Environmental location in Houston, TX.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures that Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance is the number one priority by following all safe work practices, policies, and processes;
• Performs the characterizations of all site chemical wastes, proper packaging, marking and labeling of all site chemical wastes, inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping and regulatory compliance;
• Inspects storage area for leaks or spills; Participate in spill response as needed;
• Make chemical pickups throughout customer facilities as directed;
• Proper packaging of waste to maximize efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance;
• Conduct chemical bulking/consolidation as required;
• Safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles;
• Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance;
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary;
• Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork, and shipping documents.
• Occasional overnight travel to various customer sites

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Experience in hazardous and/or industrial waste handling preferred;
• Grade 4 Industrial Wastewater License preferred;
• 40 Hour OSHA, DOT and Forklift Training preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of RCRA, DOT, State, Federal and local waste rules, requirements and processes.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and/or local disposal facility special waste rules, requirements and processes.
• Ability to produce routine and accurate analytical reports by combining data from multiple sources and databases.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving techniques and skills
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The position is located in an outdoors environment frequent encounters dirt and dust, noise and vibration, fumes and odors and wetness/humidity. May be frequently exposed to mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. This position may require travel via vehicle and airplane. Employee may be required to sit for long periods of time. The incumbent frequently lifts up to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This position may require long hours and weekend work on occasion. Given the widespread distribution of our customers, occasional overnight travel may be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package (health, dental, vision, Company paid: Life insurance, STD and LTD)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off that includes vacation days, sick leave, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and a paid day for volunteering at a non-profit agency
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Insurance Discount Programs
• Chaplain Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.