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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.
Job Responsibility:
Collection of hazardous waste chemicals, radioactive materials, and biohazardous waste from university labs and facilities
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
Provide coordination between resources and personnel to arrange special pick-ups in accordance with EH&S goals and Environmental Management Facility (EMF) operating procedures
Supports EH&S responses to hazardous spills and chemical emergencies and assists with hazardous materials clean-up
Requirements:
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
Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
DOJ/FBI and DMV background check clearances are required prior to employment
Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, and respond to health and safety emergencies
Employees must complete the OSHA respirator medical evaluation process and be medically cleared by a Physician or Other Licensed Health Care Professional before being fit-tested or required to wear a respirator
May be required to work overtime
Serve as EHS Response Team member
May be requested to respond back to campus to support the EHS Duty Officer in the event of an after-hours, weekend, or holiday incident involving hazardous materials
What we offer:
Medical coverage
Paid vacation & sick time
Paid holidays
Training and development opportunities
Mid-level benefits are available (medical benefits only, no dental or vision)