Environmental Technician I

Description

Job Title: Environmental Technician I

Department: Environmental

Reports To: Environmental Manager

Grade: 33 

Location: Toone, TN. 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO: 7

JOB SUMMARY

Plays a critical role in the safe management of energetic hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil waste, and non-hazardous materials. Provides oversight for maintaining environmental compliance at the main plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collection and storage of generated hazardous waste at the main facility
• Collection and management of all recycling material generated at the main facility, Testing facility and local Elementary School
• Ensure/maintain Good House Keeping in CAP Shop and all Environmental equipment and transport vehicles
• Management of empty containers
• Provide transport of waste from operations to waste storage areas and wash pad
• Process wastewater drums on wash pad 
• Provide environmental supplies to operations as needed.  
• Destruction of ITAR Material such as inert
• Collection and management of used oil, and Universal Waste
• Maintain Recycle Operations Center (CAP Shop)
• Decontamination/pressure washing of equipment brought to the wash pad
• Daily/weekly/monthly compliance inspections as delegated by the Environmental Manager

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Special projects and other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• DOT Haz-Mat, RCRA, and HAZWOPER experience highly preferred 

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days
• Capable of passing a physical exam for use of protective equipment such as respirators and Pyro Suit
• Eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) 
• Willing to work in an environment that requires a “Safety First” attitude. Must obey all Safety, Health & Environmental rules/regulations prescribed by regulatory agencies that are incorporated into company policy
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• On the job training will be required

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle energetic and non-energetic material
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The functions of this role are primarily performed outdoors 

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kilgore Flares Company LLC (KFL) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights  

KFL’s EEO Policy Statement is available here:  KFL - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Kilgore Flares 

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to kflhr@kilgoreflares.com or call (731) 228-5229 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.