HAZMAT Technician

HAZMAT Technician

AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation.

AVMAC's corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide.

The HAZMAT Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local county and Navy environmental regulations related to hazardous material (HAZMAT) and hazardous waste (HAZWASTE). This position helps protect personnel, the community and the environment by ensuring the proper handling, storage, collection, transportation preparation and disposal of hazardous material and waste.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Federal, State, Local, County, and Navy environmental laws, policies and regulations.
• Assist in establishing guidelines to protect the health and safety of employees and the community by minimizing/eliminating the risk of environmental pollution.
• Act as the liaison between the government and the workforce for HAZMAT issues.
• Serve as AVMAC's point of contact for collection of workforce generated HAZWASTE, preparation for shipping (i.e. palletizing etc.), preparation of all supporting paper for the disposal of workforce generated HAZWASTE in support of the Daily Flight Schedule.
• Specific to VMFA-323/FRD and MAG-11, ensure all contractor/military/government HAZMAT/HAZWASTE generated, to include any and all squadron sponsored taskings, squadron aircraft SE, and related maintenance actions are properly handled, collected, and disposed of per all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications, Knowledge and

Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience shall include receiving, storage, distribution and handling, and disposal of all types of material that may be utilized at the worksite.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Understanding of safety and occupational health management principles and experience supporting or administering safety programs.
• Ability to coordinate with all various groups and divisions to support the HAZMAT compliance efforts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearance and base access.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, move, and palletize hazardous materials and hazardous waste containers.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb for extended periods while inspecting, collecting, and storing materials.
• Work in industrial, hangar, flight line, and warehouse environments.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, respirators (if required), protective clothing, and safety footwear.
• This position requires the ability material-handling equipment as needed for transporting hazardous materials and waste.
• Ability to read labels, safety documentation, shipping papers, and regulatory guidance.
• Sufficient physical stamina to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around aircraft maintenance operations.

Pay Rate for this position is $51.42 with additional Health and Welfare which is determined by the contract requirements and/or the union CBA.

What We Offer:

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Paid time off
  -including 11 Holidays (8 hours per holiday)
• Participation in the AVMAC LLC 401(k) plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

AVMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and affirm equal opportunity for all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law, including affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.