Wastewater Technician will serve as a member of the EHS team reporting to the site EHS Manager. Primary responsibilities include promoting and implementing all EHS objectives with primary emphasis on EHS compliance. This position will also work to support the desired zero-incident safety culture.
Essential Functions
Act as a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) grade 6 certified industrial wastewater treatment operator maintaining effluent to meet regulatory permit requirements including maintaining supply and part inventory, and performing all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process.
Handle, accumulate and coordinate hazardous waste storage and disposal according with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain and monitor environmental practices and permitting to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements (e.g. hazardous waste, wastewater, storm water, etc.).
Assist with inspect and maintain safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, safety showers/eye wash, first Aid kits and AED's.
Assist with site Safety Committee activities and Building Emergency Response Teams (B.E.R.T.S) as required.
Conduct safety and environmental audits to support the Environmental, Health, and Safety department.
Basic Qualifications
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and 2 year of waste treatment experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of waste treatment experience.
Preferred Qualifications
RCRA, HazWoper, and HazMat DOT training
Hold a Class 6 (Physical Chemical Treatment) industrial wastewater operator certificate OR a Physical/Chemical Industrial Treatment Certification from the Water Professionals International (WPI).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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