Hazardous Waste Coordinator

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Hazardous Waste Coordinator for NASA Johnson Space Center located in Houston, TX. The on-site Hazardous Waste Coordinator will provide overall coordination and implementation of a comprehensive hazardous waste program including regulated and hazardous waste management for waste streams including hazardous waste, other regulated waste, used tires, and TSCA waste generated including waste construction and demolition in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 61, 260 through 279, and 761. Waste quantities include but are not limited to lab packs, drum waste, bulk solids and liquid wastes. The position provides comprehensive support for hazardous and regulated waste management, including but not limited to, hazardous waste labeling and markings, hazardous waste pick-up, on-site transportation, waste characterization profiles, sampling, classification, packaging, manifesting, and tracking of all waste management data from cradle-to-grave

• →This position requires experience with 40 CFR Parts 260 – 268 and Part 279 requirements including but not limited to Use Oil, Hazardous Waste Management System, Standards Applicable to Waste Generators, Transportation and Land Disposal Restrictions.
• →The job requires ability to manage waste generation activities, experience performing “self lab pack” operations, waste profile approvals and coordinating off site waste shipments with multiple generators.
• →This individual must have experience evaluating real and personal property identifying environmental liability and potential materials of concern and have experience with material reclamation and precious metals recovery regulations.
• →The job requires experience implementing hazardous materials and waste information systems in vastly different work environments
• →The on-site Hazardous Waste Coordinator must have experience in the following areas:
• →Prepare permit license renewals
• →Maintain all waste management/disposal records; execute waste characterizations and associated waste profile documentation, waste generation, waste sampling, and waste pick-up requests.
• →Develop, prepare, and maintain the Plans, including the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan for each Central Accumulation Area (CAA)
• →Sampling: Conduct hazardous waste characterization sampling and analyze at certified or approved laboratory.
• →Inspections: Conduct and document weekly inspections of each CAA, and annual inspections of all SAA or Waste Collection Sites (WCS)
• →Training: Review and provide updates to Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training annually and perform on-the-job waste management training for Center hazardous waste generators
• →Waste Handling: Arrange for pickup of waste (hazardous, regulated, universal, TSCA and POL waste, and Regulated Garbage) within 72 hours of receipt of a valid request from generator; maintain agreements, correspondence and schedule with a permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF) for offsite disposal of regulated waste within required time limits; conduct real and personal property preliminary environmental liability assessments of NASA owned property or property that is projected to be transferred to NASA; maintain preparedness to control and remove petroleum and other hazardous materials spills at the CAAs, etc.

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

The physical demands and work environment will vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
• Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
• Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
• Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing 10-50 pounds, when required by the assignment
• Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
• Navigate uneven or rough terrain, when required
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights, when required
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site-specific conditions

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience as a Hazardous Waste Coordinator is required. Experience in Houston is required.   Experience with NASA or a federal agency is highly desirable. Experience tracking data in excel and managing various streams of waste is required.
• Certification and Training: 24-hour HAZWOPER training; RCRA Haz Waste Management Certification; DOT HazMat Shipping and Storage is required.
• Education: A minimum of a High School Diploma is required.