Hazardous Waste Specialist (Lead) V2X

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Posted 5 hrs ago

Experience

2 - 7 Years

Job Location

Iraq - Iraq

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Hazardous Waste Supervisor, the Hazardous Waste Specialist (Lead) collects, stores, and manages Hazardous Waste to include classes 2 9, as well as fuel, Lead, Lithium and other misc. Hazardous Materials. The Hazardous Waste Specialist will post instructions, warnings, or other markings as necessary in all work spaces, to include MSDS, wherever appropriate. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Will support the Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance teams by providing information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure compliance with local, national, and Army regulations and completes supporting documentation IAW the PWS. Will coordinate with COR for Hazardous Materials procurement, movement, and disposal of Hazardous Waste. Supports the development of SOPs to maintain a hazard free work environment. Performs Environmental Sampling/Testing. Handles Medical Waste, including Coordinating the disposal and recycling with established installation resources IAW 29 CFR 1910 Will handle hazardous materials classified as Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Groups 1-9. And performs duties IAW MEDCOM Reg 40-35, MANAGEMENT OF REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE (RMW). Uses TB MED 593 for field waste management. Responsible for operation of a Regulated Medical Waste incinerator.


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  • Collects, stores, and manages Hazardous Waste to include classes 2 9, as well as fuel, Lead, Lithium and other misc. Hazardous Materials.
  • Post instructions, warnings, or other markings as necessary in all work spaces, to include MSDS, wherever appropriate. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Will support the Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance teams by providing information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure compliance with local, national, and Army regulations and completes supporting documentation IAW the PWS.
  • Will coordinate with COR for Hazardous Materials procurement, movement, and disposal of Hazardous Waste.
  • Supports the development of SOPs to maintain a hazard free work environment.
  • Performs Environmental Sampling/Testing.
  • Handles Medical Waste, including Coordinating the disposal and recycling with established installation resources IAW 29 CFR 1910 Will handle hazardous materials classified as Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Groups 1-9.
  • Performs duties IAW MEDCOM Reg 40-35, MANAGEMENT OF REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE (RMW).
  • Uses TB MED 593 for field waste management. Responsible for operation of a Regulated Medical Waste incinerator.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

  • High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of or Associate degree and two (2) years of experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Experience:
    • Two (2) to (5) years of relevant experience depending on education.
  • Licenses/Certifications: HAZWOPER: 40-Hr, 24-Hr, and 8-Hr Refresher; HAZCOM (GHS); Upper Respiratory Protection; Confined Space; Lock Out/Tag Out (LO/TO); Respiratory Fit Testing; SCBA Training; Blood Pathogen Training; Certification of Medical Waste Incinerator Operators (ASME QMO-1) or equivalent; CDL or equivalent training to operate a motor vehicle IAW the requirements of 449 CFR parts PHONE_NUMBER
  • Skills:
    • Must read, write, and speak English at proficiency level 4.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
    • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
    • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
    • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.
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