Job Description

Are you a safety-conscious professional with a background in hazardous waste management? Our client Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Specialist to join their team in Grand Prairie. This is a vital, short-term, part-time role (16–24 hours per M-F week) designed to support the 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 our clients facility

**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.
• Onsite 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

Qualifications

Education:

Required

• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• AAS or higher in EHS field of study

Experience:

Required

• Prior experience in an industrial work setting handling hazardous waste.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• Hazwoper 40

• Certified Forklift operator

Preferred:

• ​RCRA Hazardous Waste Training

Citizenship: Eligible for employment in the US. ITAR Regulations

Additional Information

Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:

1. Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role.
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Offer Letter : We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
4. **Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: **This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
5. You start your next challenge!