Hazardous Materials Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a difference in your community? At Environmental Compliance Consultants Inc. (ECC), we offer you the opportunity to build or continue a rewarding career in environmental and industrial services. We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a technician at our hazardous waste facility on Eielson AFB, AK. Technicians are the heart of our operations, driving our mission to safeguard the environment and serve local communities. In this role, you'll take on vital responsibilities such as environmental waste pickups, material handling, accumulation site inspections, and general warehouse operations-making a tangible impact every day.

With over 25 years of experience, ECC is a trusted leader in environmental services. We proudly serve local communities, the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and a variety of commercial, municipal, state, and federal clients. With service centers in North Pole and Anchorage, Alaska; Portland, Oregon; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we offer year-round employment and exciting opportunities for career advancement.

We prioritize our employees' well-being and growth by providing a competitive benefits package including 12 paid Federal holidays; generous paid vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending account; and 401(k) retirement plan with fully vested company match. We also offer a people-first culture, steady year-round Alaska employment, and opportunities to grow within the company having had many of our senior leaders beginning their ECC journey in entry-level roles.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Ensure compliance with HMTA, CERCLA, RCRA, EPCRA, OSHA, and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as DoD, USAF directives (including AFMAN 32-7002) and installation-specific policies.
Research hazardous materials products, recommend safer substitutions, and identify, inventory, and track materials across sites (JBER, EAFB, 611th).
Maintain hazardous materials control and tracking systems, including the EESOH-MIS database, ensuring data quality and compliance.
Develop and deliver compliance, pollution prevention (P2), and hazardous materials training and educational materials; submit training rosters and certificates within required timelines.
Support preparation of Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and other EPCRA-required reports.
Assist the Installation Hazardous Materials Program Manager with program implementation, metric reporting, and adherence to Hazardous Material Playbooks.
Participate in regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepare monthly reports summarizing accomplishments, deficiencies, and upcoming work.
Conduct minor annual updates to the Hazardous Materials Management Plan.

Provide technical support for Process Authorizations in EESOH-MIS, including evaluating environmental, fire protection, and emergency response risks, determining appropriate tracking levels, and performing process-specific authorizations.

Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in hazardous materials management or environmental compliance, preferably in DoD or government settings.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience working with hazardous waste is a plus.
Possess or obtain a 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification prior to the first day as a condition of employment (assistance can be provided).
Pass pre-employment drug screening including marijuana.
Ability to pass a government background check for military installation access.
Ability to pass occupational and DOT physicals.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Have a positive attitude, integrity, and strong work ethic.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
General computer skills.

Salary Description

$24-$31 per hour