Environmental Specialist

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Are you a safety‑conscious professional with a background in hazardous waste management? Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented Environmental Specialist to join our team in Grand Prairie. This is a vital, short‑term, part‑time role (16‑24 hours per M‑F week) designed to support our Sr. Environmental Manager in maintaining world‑class sustainability and safety standards. If you are Hazwoper 40/Forklift certified and thrive in an active, industrial environment, we want to hear from you.

This position is a temporary (Contract) assignment expected to last 90‑120 days. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Our team plays a key role in achieving AHI’s top company objectives by supporting the organization’s strategic objectives while being a leader in Environmental, Health and Safety.

A suburb just outside the Dallas‑Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home — you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Waste Management & Equipment Operations: 50 %

• Hazardous & Non‑Hazardous Waste Handling:
  Manage the collection, labeling, and transfer of various waste streams, including used oil, NDI/soda blast waste, and Alodine/Alumiprep tank contents.
• System Maintenance:
  Ensure continuous operation of site systems by changing filters for paint booths and the sanding water system, and servicing the rinse water recycle system.
• On‑site Processing:
  Operate the evaporator for non‑hazardous wastewater and treat Alodine rinse water to meet Cr level standards (< 5 mg/l) before processing.
• Inventory Control:
  Monitor and reorder drum and tote inventories in the waste cage while ensuring all storage containers are properly dated and labeled.

Compliance, Inspections & Facility Support: 35 %

• Regular Auditing:
  Perform daily and weekly compliance inspections of waste accumulation areas to ensure no leaks exist and that all materials are stored in proper locations.
• Shop Floor Support:
  Provide essential supplies to production areas, including red can bag liners, empty drums, and totes for chemical drainage.
• Specialized Disposal:
  Manage the safe storage of fluorescent bulbs in closed, labeled boxes and monitor VDI Room wastewater levels daily to prevent overflow.

Project Support & Administration: 10 %

• Project Assistance:
  Contribute to specific environmental milestones, such as the Paint Booth/Mixing Room Cleaning project, as directed by the Sr. Environmental Manager.
• Reporting:
  Assist with required environmental reporting and documentation associated with RCRA and Hazwoper standards.

Additional Responsibilities: 5 %

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager Environmental.

Required:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred: AAS or higher in EHS field of study.

Required:

Prior experience in an industrial work setting handling hazardous waste.

Required:

Hazwoper 40, Certified Forklift operator.

Preferred: RCRA Hazardous Waste Training.

0 % Domestic and International.

Eligible for employment in the US.

• Onsite 100 % of the time.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings several times a week.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor…