Environmental Technician
Though this position is not currently open, we do anticipate hiring for this role in the near future. If you're interested in future opportunities with WGNSTAR, we encourage you to submit your application today. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out if your qualifications align with the requirements of the position.
Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, alternating Wednesday, 5:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Pay Rate: $25, Hourly
Location: Boise, ID
Position Type: Full-Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Characterize and properly dispose of waste for the site and maintain CFR49 certification.
- Complete inspections of waste accumulation areas according to regulations.
- Pack, label, store, move, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials prior to disposal.
- Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and other containers according to RCRA and site disposal guidelines.
- Perform neutralization reaction of waste material to ensure chemical stability prior to transport.
- Conduct hazardous waste system inspections and maintain records according to RCRA regulations and site standards.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, such as field sampling, testing, and measuring.
- Load hazardous and non-hazardous waste onto trucks or tankers, using hoists, forklifts, or other industrial equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on waste chemical collection equipment and support troubleshooting activities.
- Monitor and operate SCADA, or other human-machine interface applications.
Requirements:
- 1+ years of relevant work experience, relevant degree or appropriate certifications/licensing.
- Ability to be respiratory certified.
- Become and maintain current CFR49 certification.
- Intermediate PC skills, including a familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Relevant Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
- Previous military aviation, fleet or mechanics, and fuel specialist experience.
Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.
Equal opportunities and Social Governance
WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.
Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.