Environmental Technician – Waste Management & Compliance

Job Type: 1+ year contract

Pay Rate: $25/hour on W2 - $32/hour on W2

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to support environmental compliance and operations at an industrial/manufacturing facility. Although the position is titled EH&S Technician, the primary focus of this role is environmental compliance, waste management, inspections, and regulatory documentation
, with limited Health & Safety responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with waste characterization, waste inspections, waste management, and disposal processes in an industrial environment. Experience with air, water, SPCC, and environmental compliance programs is highly desirable.

• Perform waste characterization and waste disposal determinations.
• Conduct inspections of waste storage and accumulation areas.
• Support SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) inspections and compliance activities.
• Assist with environmental self-assessments, audits, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Collect and maintain documentation and data required for air permits and environmental reporting.
• Identify environmental compliance issues during inspections and work with Operations teams to coordinate corrective actions.
• Communicate and coordinate with third-party environmental vendors, laboratories, and waste disposal providers.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, inspection documentation, and regulatory records.
• Support site environmental programs and other compliance activities as needed.

• Significant experience in environmental compliance and/or environmental operations
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• Hands-on experience with:
• Waste management and disposal
• Environmental compliance activities
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or similar environment is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations personnel and external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently after completing site-specific training.

• Experience with RCRA / hazardous waste compliance
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• Exposure to or experience with:
• Air permitting and environmental reporting
• Water compliance
• SPCC inspections and compliance
• Environmental audits and regulatory assessments
• Chemical plant or heavy industrial experience is a plus.
• Onsite position
• New hire will work closely with experienced Environmental/EH&S Technicians during onboarding.
• Training and ramp-up period is expected to be approximately 12 months
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• Daily direction will primarily come from the site's Waste & Water Coordinator.
• No routine overtime is expected.
• One-round panel interview.
• Standard background screening required.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on environmental professional with strong waste management and environmental compliance experience who is comfortable performing field inspections, identifying compliance issues, working directly with Operations, coordinating with environmental vendors, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

Candidates with strong waste management/compliance experience are especially encouraged to apply.