Environmental Technician

South Gate, CA, United States

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

South Gate

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Shultz Steel

Function

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID 12380

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description Position Summary:

Maintains the hazardous waste containment areas and the oil reclaim area by performing the following duties:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Identifies, separates, consolidates, and labels all hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Ensures all wastes are properly labeled including waste codes, dates, and appropriate identification numbers.

Performs daily inspection of hazardous waste containment area, including drum and tote inventory and site conditions; performs monthly stormwater inspections and monthly air inspections for grinding areas.

Takes manual readings of hour meter and pressure meter readings on plant equipment and pollution control devices.

Handles non-reuseable oils by transferring non-AW32 oils to the oil/water separator; transferring the separated oil to the Non-Reusable Oil tank; taking samples of water prior to pumping into sewer; informs Engineering when level of non-reusable oil reaches a level to be removed.

Keeps area clean and the ground free of oil, including hazardous waste containment area and surrounding trenches; keeps used absorbent segregated from other waste streams.

Verifies that all waste drums and totes do not exceed weight requirements, are closed, and do not have standing oil or water on top of them.

Implements Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Best Management Practices including maintenance of hazardous waste storage areas and general plant area grounds consistent with Plan guidelines.

Uses forklifts to transport outgoing waste to its proper location, including loading trucks for waste pickups.

Serves as a point of contact for oil tanker pump-outs, trash and recycle pickups, and other environmental pickups or projects throughout the site.

Performs sampling of dust, oil, water, stormwater, or other chemicals, as required by various environmental programs.

Required Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry

Hazardous Material Handling training certificate

Licensed forklift operator

OSHA 1910.120 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Hazardous Material Handling training certificate and licensed forklift operator.

OSHA 1910.120 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

Experience & Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shultz Steel Company is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $17 to $22 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.