Environmental Technician (Entry-Level)

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

To perform various duties relative to the Environmental needs of the plant with regards to collection and disposal of hazardous waste material as well as collecting, tracking and sampling data for Air (gas), Water, and Waste. To perform the function in accordance with the following duties.

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do:

Equipment & Requirements

• Must be able to operate Overhead Cranes, Forklifts, Mobile Carts and other equipment as needed. Drive equipment to work site and secure in place.  Checks for obstruction, both inside and outside such as underground electrical cables, water pipes, overhead wires, adjacent equipment, and walls.
• Reviews information provided to determine best method to rig and move load.  Determines weight to be lifted, selects proper clamps, straps, slings and other necessary holding devices.  Responsible for rigging loads to assure that the weight and balance is within the capacity of the crane and that applicable safety standards are complied with when rigging, hoisting and moving heavy loads.  Operates crane to pick up and place cumbersome loads into exact location, maneuvering cranes in close quarters as necessary.
• Must be able to perform Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO), coordination from the electricians on site.
• Employees must be able to pass an annual color vision test due to equipment operation and waste materials that need to be separated properly.

Environmental

• Air – Gather records related to permits for site such as gas meter readings. Conduct paint booth cleanings as needed including but not limited to daily/weekly blow down tray cleanings and periodic tray or collection area cleanings for any other dust collecting equipment. Maintain and verify tracking and documentation for the housekeeping equipment cleanings. Complete and maintain filter changes related to hazardous (ex. hexavalent chromium) and non-hazardous general process equipment (ex. A-Paint booths). No mechanical alterations, only opening equipment for filter changes. Deep cleanings may require LOTO with maintenance team coordination in order to get to areas that filter changes may miss. This does not include filters related to HVAC systems or clean room spec filters.
• Water – Industrial process wastewater handling, management, inspecting and recordkeeping. Maintain compliance records with NPDES Stormwater permit including training, inspecting, recordkeeping.
• Chemical Handling – Distributing bulk chemicals from chemical cages/freezers to manufacturing location. Collect expired chemicals and clean up chemical spills. Clean chemical tanks.
• Waste – Collect, consolidate, and store chemicals and drums in designated areas. Labels contents of items as required. Assist in pick up and loading of chemicals and drums with vendor’s trucks. Must be knowledgeable of the procedures and regulations governing the storage and handling hazardous waste material.  Maintains storage shed in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Responsible for ensuring recycling targets are met by managing the waste streams involved.
• Perform all inspection and documentation required for environmental permits, and state and federal environmental requirements. This includes but is not limited to weekly 90-day (CAA) inspections, weekly universal waste inspections, 90-day inventory, monthly gas meter readings, stormwater inspections, SPCC inspections, Spill kit inspections, SAA inspections, filter inventory, supplies inventory, etc. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Communicates with management, supervision, and other workers by verbal, written and electronic means.
• Works from equipment specifications and manuals, drawings, sketches, written and verbal instructions. Makes minor on-the-job repairs or adjustments as required.
• May be required to perform a variety of other tasks within the job family group when not performing above duties.

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

• HS Diploma/GED required
• OSHA 30-hour general industry training certification & HAZWOPER spill response certification
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Operator Cert & DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Cert
• Required to have full respirator training and maintain compliance with all PPE requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to pass respirator surveillance
• Must be able to pass HAZMAT handler surveillance
• Must be able to pass mobile equipment surveillance
• Conditions for this job include working in extreme heat and cold environments

At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Salary for this role: $20.00 per hour. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering MRAS offers these incentives for hourly roles:

• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

• 401k Savings Plan

• Annual Pay Increases and COLA pay

• Shift Differential Pay for off shift schedules

• Overtime Opportunities

• Paid-Time Off/Vacation

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement

• Health & Safety Personal Protective Program

• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes

• On-the-Job Training

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.