Environmental Technician

Job Description

The Environmental Technician is a rotational position working a 3-month on and 1-month off schedule at Eareckson Air Station (EAS), located in Shemya, AK. While working on-site housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility. All meals are furnished in the cafeteria. Transportation to EAS from Anchorage, AK is provided by government sponsored aircraft.

Job Summary

The Environmental Technician supports the day-to-day administration of the project's on-site environmental regulatory compliance as directed. This position works closely with the Environmental Lead and Manager with the handling of daily site environmental compliance and responsibilities for all waste management and related functions.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• As directed by the Environmental Tech Lead, adheres to the scheduling and completion of daily tasks.
• Support and helps oversee the Material Accumulation Point (MAP), Satellite Accumulation Points (SAPs), and waste stream collection centers.
• Responsible for assisting with and inspecting MAP and SAPs for compliance and proper management procedures.
• Supports and oversees smart ash and used oil burners.
• Participates in the briefing of all incoming flights and third-party personnel on environmental, cultural, and natural resource requirements.
• Supports, assists, and oversees, when approved by the Environmental Lead and/or PM office, third-party environmental regulatory compliance, IAW company management plans, federal and state laws, and Air Force requirements.
• Assists with periodic general facility inspections and helps monitor environmental compliance.
• Assists with pollution prevention efforts and becomes familiar with the completion of the Monthly Pollution Prevention Metrics report.
• Assists Lead Technician as a spill response team member (Emergency Response Team) and spill clean-up crew member.
• Assists Lead Technician with updating Environmental Management Plans (air, waste stream management, hazardous material, water quality, environmental training, storm water, environmental compliance assessment, and program management).
• Participates in and oversees the collection of various samples.
• Utilizing demonstrated knowledge of agriculture, chemistry, meteorology, engineering principles, and applied technology, assists with and/or conducts tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel to determine sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil.
• Assists with and/or conducts chemical and physical laboratory and field tests according to prescribed standards to determine characteristics and composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances, using pH meter, chemicals, analytical instrumentation, and chemical laboratory equipment.
• Collects water samples from streams, wells, and lakes, including raw, semi-processed, or processed water, industrial or sanitary wastewater, or water from other sources to assess pollution problem.
• Collects soil, silt, or mud to determine chemical composition and nature of pollutants.
• Prepares samples for testing and shipment, records data, and prepares summaries and charts for review.
• Installs, operates, and performs routine maintenance on gases and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation.
• Operates and maintains data collection stations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeps supervisor/lead apprised of mission status.
• Assists with all activities of the assigned sections.
• Assists craft personnel in assigned tasks.
• Ensures compliance with proper housekeeping practices.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations and practices.
• Completes mission status reports as requested or required.
• Ensures the accomplishment of all scheduled and assigned work within established timelines.
• Ensures timecard records reflect accurate work hours and appropriate project coding.

Accountable For

• Hazardous waste collection, storage, and disposal techniques.
• Hazardous waste management, manifesting, and shipping.
• Environmental regulatory compliance associated with aviation and multi-modal facilities and operations.
• Handling of hazardous waste, materials, and spill response.
• Use of common office machines, including printers/copiers and computers.
• Assisting others in the successful accomplishment of daily tasks.
• Working professionally with a variety of people and personalities.
• Meeting deadlines and handling potentially high stressful situations.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Work Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting. The incumbent may periodically be exposed to inclement weather conditions. The incumbent may occasionally need to lift, handle, or move objects without assistance of up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current 40-hour RCRA certification under 40 CFR 260-280.
• Current DOT/IATA certification under 40 CFR , or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months hired.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Current asbestos abatement certification and State of Alaska Fitness card, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Current EPA Visible Emissions Method 9 certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Valid state drivers’ license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test successfully.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related work experience.
• Certified hazardous waste site worker, based on training requirements specified in 29 CFR