Job Description

Hazardous Materials Specialist

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required.

Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. Removes and/or replaces asbestos insulation on plant operating equipment, pipelines, storage vessels, and tanks in support of plant construction and maintenance activities. Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines. Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to lower level craftsmen and may reassign work delegated from supervisor. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Responsibilities

- Follow prescribed safety procedures, and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.

- Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, and specify amounts and types of equipment and waste disposed.

- Operate machines and equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.

- Load and unload materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.

- Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners.

- Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.

- Remove asbestos and/or lead from surfaces, using hand and power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, and high-pressure sprayers.

Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.

Job Requirements

- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.

- Plan work and select proper tools.

- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

- Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.

- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

- Work at heights without fear.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Physical Requirements

Strength: Standing 60%

Walking 20%

Sitting 20%

Lifting 50 lb.

Carrying 50 lb.

Pushing 70 ft-lb.

Pulling 70 ft-lb.

Climbing O

Balancing O

Stooping O

Kneeling O

Crouching O

Crawling O

Reaching C

Handling C

Fingering O

Explanation of Symbols

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and

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