Hazardous Materials Technician II/III (76979)

At Boulder Scientific, employees work in a collaborative, science-driven environment where innovation, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and workplace safety are fundamental to everything we do. Our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team develops and maintains robust environmental compliance programs that support safe, sustainable, and responsible chemical manufacturing operations. We foster professional growth while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, scientific integrity, and safety.

About

The Hazardous Materials Technician II/III (Environmental Technician II/III) handles hazardous waste and completes procedures for waste characterization, processing and disposal, and ensures all operations comply with regulatory requirements. The position encompasses a variety of duties. In addition to handling waste materials, the Hazardous Materials Technician II/III (Environmental Technician II/III) may perform warehouse, maintenance, and cleanup activities needed to facilitate general operations and regulatory compliance. Level will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Transfers waste water, waste solvents, and other wastes between tanks, drums, and shipping containers using pumps, pressure and other equipment
• Labels hazardous waste containers as appropriate to maintain compliance with labeling regulations and times
• Learns/knows plant processes sufficiently to effectively characterize and manage process wastes
• Maintains the hazardous waste accumulation area(s) in a clean and orderly condition
• Performs yard and building cleanup as needed
• Performs shipping and receiving activities as needed
• Assists Manager, Environmental in record keeping and hazardous waste management
• Assists in preparation of required reports for EPA and CDPHE
• Uses company databases to create and maintain waste records and documents
• Performs inspections as required by BSC and regulations to maintain compliance
• Assists with or performs sampling to facilitate regulatory compliance and knowledge of materials
• Attends classes as designated by Environmental Department to facilitate above knowledge and to maintain required updates
• Handles drums, buckets, and other containers of hazardous and non-hazardous materials as products or waste
• Combines partial drums to ensure all waste drums 90% full for shipping
• Physically handles (scoops, shovels, buckets) wastes as needed
• Repackages wastes for shipment to drum disposal facilities
• Cleans drums for shipment to drum disposal facilities
• Maintains the pit and sump areas; ensures areas are clean and equipment is in good working condition
• Receives initial and annual training in RCRA; oversees the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with RCRA, state and local regulations

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience

• At least six months of Chemical Operator related experience and /or training
• Experience with proper handling of hazardous materials/waste
• Experience keeping computerized records and databases updated per company or legal requirements
• Basic computer experience (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working within the regulatory requirements of RCRA and DOT or other regulated environment
• Forklift experience a plus (Certification preferred)

Work Environment

The job requires work outside in all weather for short periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee will be working in areas that may require the use of PPE.

Job Location

• Mead, Colorado (with regular travel to the Longmont, Colorado facility)

Pay

• Pay: $25.00 to $32.50 hourly, plus participation in the Company Bonus Plan
• Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other company benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for state-mandated leave benefits, including those provided under Colorado's paid sick leave and family and medical leave programs, in accordance with applicable law.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open for a minimum of two weeks from the date of posting and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Boulder Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Boulder Scientific provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law.

Employment with Boulder Scientific is at-will. Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract or guarantees employment for any specific duration.

Salary : $25 - $33