Hazmat Technician - Lakewood, United States - Air Products Manufacturing LLC

Air Products Manufacturing LLC

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Lakewood, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges.

Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible
This Southern California facility located in Paramount, CA is the world's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. It highlights Air Products commitment to energy transition and supports California's decarbonization by producing renewable aviation fuel.

We are seeking a Hazmat Technician who will handle hazardous materials and ensure the safe transportation, storage, and disposal of dangerous chemicals and waste products.

This role involves supporting turnaround activities, conducting risk assessments, responding to emergency situations involving hazardous substances, and adhering to strict safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Principal Accountabilities:

Receive and respond to hazmat related work orders, including emergency spills, cleanup and preparation for disposal
Track waste inventory to ensure timely removal of hazardous waste
Take samples for waste characterization, fill up chain of custody and get them ready for laboratory pick up
Coordinate scheduling of waste pickup, bin or container deliveries
Perform hazmat surveys and observe all live and nonrunning units
Label bins, drums, buckets and check them for leaks, or any unacceptable condition or damages
Operate forklift to move or relocate bins, hazardous waste or other nonhazardous waste
Perform weekly waste yard inspection
Help acquire waste quotes, and prepare paperwork to generate the accurate profile

Groundwater

Daily monitoring of remediation units
Schedule quarterly PM and other repairs as needed
Coordinate and schedule pump pulls for quarterly monitoring
Coordinate weekly/biweekly conveyance piping clearance with vacuum truck
Take weekly/biweekly water/oil cuts from wells
Inspect piping and coordinate repair as needed
Do VES quarterly reports on Data Pumping and O&M summaries

Storm Water

Collect stormwater samples
Conduct weekly, quarterly and annual stormwater inspections

Requirements/Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Refinery experience
Practical knowledge of hazardous waste management
Class A or B Commercial Driver's license
Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. and wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time
Good oral and written communication skills
Possession of or ability to acquire 40hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word
Forklift operation experience preferred

($85,650 is the starting salary, paid hourly) PLUS overtime and bonus. Level of pay based upon classification and experience).

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience.

We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.

To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans.

You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.