Summary

CHENEGA RELIABLE SERVICES, LLC

Mountain Home AFB, ID

The Hazardous Waste Technician will provide Fence to Fence (F2F) contract HW operations in accordance with 40 CFR (Parts 260-266, 268, 270, 273, and 279), State of HW Regulations, Pollution Prevention Act, and the MHAFB HW/Recovery Waste Management Plans. Specifically, services include, but are not limited to, management/accomplishment of waste pick-up and management of the 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Points (HWAP); administration requirements of the HW module in the EESOH-MIS database, HW operation, Industrial Recycling processes, Compliance Assistance Visits; and adhering to all AF policies and goals on HW reduction.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate compatible wastes to the greatest extent practicable within regulatory limits.

• Segregate non-compatible items and keep physically separate from any other items.

• Provide management of Used Oil and Off-Spec Fuel.

• Screen used oil for the presence of halogens, and other applicable specifications.

• Set up, manage, and remove temporary used POL collection points/SAPs in support of units temporarily visiting the base.

• Manage asbestos waste turned into the 90-day HWAP for disposal through DLA-DS.

• Input data and maintain data in the EESOH-MIS computerized hazardous waste tracking system. Update EESOH-MIS for each HW line item processed into the 90-day.

• Perform weekly inspections of all containers. All containers shall be logged into EESOH-MIS for the 90-day HWAP inventories. Ensure all information appearing on the hazardous waste label meets all applicable requirements.

• Ensure containers are compliant with appropriate requirements prior to shipment.

• Prepare waste for pickup through DLA-DS, or other waste disposal avenues as determined by the Government, including all required documentation.

• Perform weekly inspections of the HWAP and maintain logs of all inspections.

• Ensure proper housekeeping of the 90- day HWAP and/or TSDF.

• Maintain a supply of empty containers for waste collection at shops SAPs.

• Inspect and return empty used containers to the usable inventory where appropriate.

• Inspect and, as appropriate, test all communications equipment, alarm systems, fire protection equipment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment at the 90-day HWAP monthly, or recommended intervals.

• Maintain a readily available copy of the site contingency plan at the 90-day HWAP at all times. Notify MPM of any changes that may impact compliance.

• Prepare facility work/repair orders and submit to respective Installation HW Manager.

• Remove snow from the immediate area near the Hazardous Waste Management Facility and the Central Accumulation Area to ensure the facilities are accessible.

• Remove water or snow following precipitation events and keep the secondary containment free of debris or other material.

• Pick up waste, including universal waste, toxics, used oil, used antifreeze and off-spec fuel from designated locations and provide replacement containers at the time of pickup.

• Inspect all containers for dents, DOT requirements, rust, and leaks.

• Conduct compliance site assessment each time waste is picked up. Conduct quarterly inspections of all SAPs and complete documentation within 3 business days.

• Track all HW containers from time of generation until disposal (i.e., cradle-to-grave). Use EESOH-MIS to perform tracking of all containers in the HW storage facility.

• Provide a weekly list of containers that have exceeded 45-days of storage time.

• Implement protocols to properly dispose, recycle, or reclaim RCRA Subtitle C HW as appropriate. May include Aerosol Can Puncturing, Oil Filter Recycling, Absorbents Recycling, Anti-freeze Recycling, Drum Washing/Refurbish/Crushing and Shop Rag Recycling and Used Oil Recovery.

• Operate drum washing and crushing equipment where appropriate.

• Monitor HW supplies to support HW operations and meet compliance requirements.

• Support HW characterization and the HW program, specifically HW disposal as required by 40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste and provide the results to MHAFB with all proper documentation.

• Maintain a base-wide waste stream inventory in the EESOH-MIS HW module.

• Characterize waste streams and maintain complete and accurate profile sheets.

• Obtain, label, and process samples of wastes to the AF approved laboratory.

• Complete HW Characterization documentation to include chain of custodies and any analysis request forms; maintain sample logs; and implement quality control.

• Review and interpret sampling results, assign EPA waste codes, document the results on the DLA-DS profile sheet, prepare a letter of determination, and submit to the MPM.

• Transfer unknown wastes that exceed 55 gallons to the 90-day HWAP and prepare a waste profile through sampling and analysis.

• Assist Hazmat management when necessary.

• Complete and maintain required training.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED.

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in hazardous waste management

• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to obtain, NACI.

• Experience in management of Hazardous Waste in Washington with DoD hazardous waste operations.

• Ability to follow established procedures and carry out assignments independently, although work is primarily in an office environment that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, incumbents may be subjected to rain, cold, bright sun etc.

• Knowledge of EESOH-MIS and/or relational databases.

• Knowledge of Microsoft software products is required to include Excel and Access.

• Knowledge of data quality related to databases and report generation.

• EESOH-MIS specific training preferred.

• Possess an understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Material identification and management preferred.

• Military Hazmat/Hazardous Waste experience preferred.

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

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