Environmental Technician Job at Amentum (Iwakuni)

Job Description

Our team is looking for an organized and analytical professional. A successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills to support a rewarding customer mission. This is full time position providing environmental mission support.

Job Responsibility

Performs environmental spill response and cleanup of hazardous substances
Conducts environmental sampling and testing of hazardous substances, when applicable
Coordinates with U.S. Government (USG) personnel regarding sample requests and environmental inquiries
Coordinates with laboratories in the collection and analysis of hazardous waste
Conducts environmental inspections to ensure workplace safety and compliance with local, host-nation, and federal regulations
Conducts environmental assessments to assist other functional areas
Posts instructions, warnings, or other markings as necessary in applicable workspaces, to include Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Provides guidance to Amentum employees, subcontractors, and vendors regarding environmental policy and regulation
Supports the Environmental Safety & Health and Quality teams by providing metrics and/or other information as necessary to ensure compliance with local, host-nation, and federal regulations
Coordinates with the logistics team regarding hazardous materials procurement
Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with the Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) and other applicable USG requirements
Attends required Amentum and USG meetings, when requested
Completes required Amentum and USG training
Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Plans, Forms, and/or other documentation to comply with the Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Develop techniques and procedures for efficient and profitable operations in their specified area
Establishes and maintains effective relationships and communications, both internally and externally, with people of all backgrounds and organizational levels
Accepts responsibility for his/her own performance and demonstrates the capability to assist other team members in reaching success within the organization
Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely reports/deliverables
Possesses and demonstrates a positive approach toward achieving outstanding customer satisfaction
Constantly seeking ways to improve and promote quality of work product
Displays ability and willingness to make decisions and offer guidance in real time
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Interface within the Functional Areas for the quality, timeliness and accuracy of contractual deliverables
Assist and supplement Safety and Quality personnel with recordkeeping tasks of the assigned Functional Area
Organize and maintain documents electronically in SharePoint
Record and transcribe meeting minutes when assigned

Requirements

Must possess excellent customer service skills
Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills
Must have exceptional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
Previous experience working directly with a customer
Previous experience working for a laboratory
Four-year degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field is required. One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of education. Degree or 4 years' experience
Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English
If the candidate is not a native Japanese speaker, must be at a fluency level equivalent JLPT N2
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and the client
40-HR HAZWOPER
30-HR OSHA General Industry or Japanese equivalent course
Acceptable Japanese equivalent courses: Japan Construction Occupational Safety and Health Association (JCOSHA) KOUJI SHUNIN COURSE or SYOCHOU COURSE
Respiratory Fit Testing
Candidate must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 12 months remaining until expiration date. If not currently a resident of Japan
Will be expected to obtain a company-sponsored Japanese Work Visa if not currently a resident of Japan
Will be expected to occasionally escort personnel and business visitors onto MCAS Iwakuni
Position requires the applicant to drive in the performance of work duties. Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Japanese Driver License and be able to operate a Company provided motor vehicle on MCAS Iwakuni
Transportation is not provided to locally hired personnel for the purpose of commuting to and from the workplace. Non-locally hired are expected to obtain and maintain the legal ability to operate a Company provided vehicle both on and off the installation for the purpose of commute and/or on-site transportation. Those unable to obtain and maintain the legal means to operate a motor vehicle in Japan or aboard the installation will be responsible for their own transportation for all purposes
Spill response and cleanup operations may occur in inclement weather to include hot, humid, cold, rain, and windy conditions
Environmental operations may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include safety eyewear, face shield, safety footwear, hard hat, reflective vest, chemical resistant gloves, respiratory protection, raingear, chemical resistant apron, personal fall arrest system, hearing protection, and other specialized PPE as required

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