Environmental Technician at MPS Group

Kokomo, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hazardous Waste Handling, Waste Segregation, Waste Packaging, Fork Truck Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, Respirator Use, Equipment Inspection, Chemical Spill Response, Waste Inventory, Documentation, Safety Compliance, Loading Semi-trailers, Burden Carrier Operation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

MPS Group, Inc., is seeking multiple Environmental Technicians to join our team at the Star Plus Energy Plant located in Kokomo IN. These individuals will be responsible for handling solid and hazardous waste at the plant. Shift Details: Shift: A, B, C, D Schedule: A shift is: Sundays through Tuesday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with alternating Wednesdays every other week. B shift is: Alternating Wednesdays-every other week and Thursday through Saturday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. C shift is: Sundays through Tuesday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm with alternating Wednesdays every other week. D shift is: Alternating Wednesdays- every other week and Thursday through Saturday 6:00 pm to 6:30 am. Responsibilities and Job Duties: * Collect and transport hazardous waste within plant to designated storage areas and other waste streams throughout the plant and transports to disposal container or storage room. * Segregate, sort and package waste streams for off-site shipment in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. * Operate mobile equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.). * Wear appropriate safety gear, including a respirator while handling hazardous waste. * Load semi-trailers, tanks, and roll-off boxes for shipment to disposal facility. * Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use. * Clean/maintain organization and compliance of Hazardous Accumulation Area. * Assist supervisor with response to chemical spill incidents by placing adsorbents on liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids and containerizing cleaned up materials for proper disposal. * Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick up and waste organization. * Perform inspections of waste storage areas, and emergency equipment, taking corrective action to eliminate deficiencies identified during the inspection. * Inventory and Inspections of Waste Spill Kits. * Document and inform Resource Manager of any contamination in plant’s recycling and waste containers. * Maintain necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections and other activities as required. * Operate fork truck to load/unload trucks. * Operate Burden carriers. * Follow all plant- related safety guidelines. Requirements and Qualifications: * Must be comfortable wearing a respirator. * High School Diploma. * Minimum of one-year experience in waste management. * Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. * Must have valid driver's license. * Must be able to pass a background check. * Must be able to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

Technicians will be responsible for collecting, transporting, and segregating solid and hazardous waste streams within the plant according to EPA requirements, including operating mobile equipment for loading and shipment preparation. They must also perform daily equipment inspections, maintain the Hazardous Accumulation Area, and assist with chemical spill responses and documentation.