Senior Hazardous Waste Field Technician
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The University of California, San Diego, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Senior Hazardous Waste Field Technician works under supervision of the Operations Supervisor and performs such duties as collection of hazardous waste chemicals, radioactive materials, and biohazardous waste from university labs and facilities. The incumbent supports hazardous materials/waste management including collection, segregation, compaction, vial crushing, solidification, recycling/reuse, lab-packing, consolidation, storage for radioactive decay, marking and labeling shipping containers, and preparation of shipping documents and transportation. Database activities include the maintenance of the Chemical Waste Tracking System with new regulations and processing changes. This position will also provide coordination between resources and personnel to arrange special pick-ups in accordance with EH&S goals and Environmental Management Facility (EMF) operating procedures. The Senior Hazardous Waste Field Technician also supports EH&S responses to hazardous spills and chemical emergencies and assists with hazardous materials clean-up.
Qualifications
Must possess HAZWOPER certification. Graduation from high school. Experience working with hazardous waste, or college coursework, including appropriate science courses and experience in an environmental health and safety program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Knowledge of county, state and federal regulations concerning chemical, radioactive, and biological hazardous wastes and the applicable transportation requirements. Knowledge of basic chemistry, radiation, and biohazardous principles; health and safety requirements; analytical techniques; ability to follow procedures and perform spill cleanings. Demonstrated ability to safely drive and maneuver box trucks. Ability to move or lift large chemical drums, carboys, bottles, boxes, etc. using available carts, pallet jacks, or other devices. Ability to safely operate all equipment at the EMF, including trucks and lift gates, forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and other lifting aids. Understanding of proper application and use of personal protection equipment including respirators, gloves, eye protection and protective clothing when in the presence of chemical, radiological, and biohazardous wastes and materials and the ability to monitor and train others. Ability to complete basic functions on a computer terminal using Microsoft Office Applications, including data entry, database queries, word processing, and spreadsheets. Reliable and dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects, and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates competency and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Good oral communication skills necessary to effectively complete hazardous waste collection, management, and disposal and relate technical information to a diverse clientele using a professional and gracious manner in person, email, and on the telephone. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with all members of a diverse organization. Understanding of customer-service and quality performance techniques and procedures and the ability to apply them in achieving quality and customer service goals.