Lead Environmental Technician

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

This position is located at a Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement and processing of various waste in various container size/type. Tasks could include: Follow procedures & direction, perform manual labor, proper usage of PPE, operate mobile equipment (manual and powered), operate fixed / stationary equipment, loading & unloading containers, perform equipment inspections, identification of various container size/type, scanning container movements, consolidation of containers & material, staging containers in designated area, recognize markings & labels. Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Manage assigned area while maintaining operation efficiencies.
• Proficient in all process areas of the department. Has mastered all four components (CSB/ADA, TRB, Bulk Ramp and TSDF) and can work in any area while maintaining operational proficiency.
• Lead, direct and coordinate all team member activities to achieve team goals.
• Interface with other Lead Material Handlers to achieve team goals
• Manage site waste generated in work area.
• Create maintenance work orders to insure upkeep of equipment.
• Resolves remedial work orders or other environmental concerns and completes closure requirements
• Responds to spills as required
• Manage leaking boxes in a timely manner, making temporary repairs as necessary.
• Provides routine manpower for box storage areas for housekeeping, RCRA, TSCA, and safety related items.
• Maintain department housekeeping standards and is responsible for the effective upkeep of all tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Interfaces with contractors and internal departments to obtain information, answer questions, and resolve problems and special requests.
• Operates forklift, backhoe, rolloff truck, gradall, other heavy equipment and power hand tools.
• Assists emergency coordinator in emergencies.
• Prepares numerous logs and reports for tracking purposes.
• Perform industrial chemical spill cleanup and remediation, including handling of corrosive and solvent materials
• Conduct industrial cleaning operations inside tanks and confined space environments
• Operate water jetting equipment for line cleaning
• Perform liquid removal from trenches and sumps using appropriate pumping equipment
• Execute chemical transfer operations between containers using specialized chemical pumps
• Demonstrate proficiency in proper selection and use of PPE including:
  • Chemical protective suits
  • Full face respirators
  • Chemical-resistant gloves
  • Chemical-resistant aprons
  • Chemical-resistant boots
  • Face shields
  • Safety goggles
• Maintain compliance with all safety protocols and procedures when handling hazardous materials

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: 

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum two year hazardous material processing and/or handling
• Minimum one year heavy equipment operation preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate through reading and writing
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment
• Work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• Successfully complete drug screen and pre-employment physical, safety sensitive background check.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement,