Hazardous Waste Technician

The Hazardous Waste Technician will report directly to the Associate EHS Manager, Hazardous Waste Operations. The Hazardous Waste Technician will have responsibility for the performance of tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our GFTX facility

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, self-driven and works well with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must also take pride in his/her analytical abilities, operational mindset, organization skills and attention to detail. He/she appreciates a setting where superior work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded

• Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes

• Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting. Provide emergency spill response and cleanup. Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner. Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning

• Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes

• Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance. Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up

• Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate. Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal. Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled. Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation

• Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time. Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc.

• Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste. Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment. Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings. Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service

• 3+ years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment

• HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure

• Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts. Valid driver license may be required

• Ability to effectively interface with cross functional teams (e.g., engineering, production, maintenance, EHS etc.)

• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel