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HAZARDOUS WASTE TECHNICIAN
The Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining regulatory requirements relating to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT). In this role, you will work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure that our manufacturing campus can support SpaceX goals while meeting all environmental objectives and regulatory requirements associated with the management and handling of hazardous waste.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure environmental compliance with all applicable regulations, including but not limited to EPA, RCRA, and DOT
- Perform tasks related to RCRA regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal requirements:
- Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area
- Perform waste removal activities and waste determinations of new waste streams in partnership with the EHS team and work centers
- Ensure all waste is properly labeled and properly stored, according to its classification
- Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs
- Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections
- Schedule, prepare, and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with the SpaceX Environmental team and waste disposal contractor
- Consolidate and Lab pack waste when appropriate
- Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party
- Implement the Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control Plan (SPCC) throughout the Bastrop facility
- Order and maintain adequate supplies such as spill response materials, containers and consumables for waste management, and other equipment necessary to maintain proper disposal of hazardous waste and to support environmental compliance programs
- Perform compliance and due diligence audits in support of SpaceX environmental programs
- Manage hazardous materials and ensure all hazardous materials are labeled and stored properly in the storage areas
- Perform regular inspections such as hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, stormwater, industrial wastewater
- Support waste minimization activities, risk reduction, and process improvement initiatives under the direction of the SpaceX Environmental team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience implementing and overseeing aspects related to hazardous waste operations
- Experience operating powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, motorized hand trucks, and reach trucks
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water
- Experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
- Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
- Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
- Strong organizational and communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Bastrop, TX area
- Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
- Able to work with hazardous materials and environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
- Able to work outdoors in various extreme climates
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.