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Tetra Tech · 4 months ago

Hazardous Waste Operations Manager at Ames Research Center, CA

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Tetra Tech, an industry leader in engineering and consulting, is seeking a Hazardous Waste Operations Manager for on-site work at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California. The role involves overseeing hazardous waste operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing permits, and collaborating with Center personnel to ensure safe and efficient hazardous waste management.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage hazardous waste facilities in compliance with Large Quantity Generator (LQG) regulations and other relevant statutes

Coordinate directly with Center personnel and ensure routine access to ARC facilities for operational needs

Maintain and update waste management and disposal records using government-provided databases, including waste characterizations, sampling requests, and non-conformance documentation

Maintain comprehensive records such as analytical results, waste profiles, manifests, LDR forms, container logs, and inspection records; provide records to the Government upon request

Review returned manifests and submit error and exception reports to regulatory authorities as needed

Prepare and submit annual hazardous waste generator fee returns, hazardous waste reports, EPA ID verification questionnaires, PCB inventory logs, pesticide usage reports, asbestos notifications, and other required regulatory reports

Develop, maintain, and update hazardous waste contingency plans and site-specific contingency plans

Prepare and submit reports related to waste minimization efforts, source reduction, and management review acts

Develop emergency response pre-plans for potential spills and hazardous waste incidents

Create, maintain, and update waste management procedural manuals, work instructions, SOPs, and sampling plans

Conduct hazardous waste characterization sampling, including PCB wipe sampling, and submit samples to State-certified laboratories

Perform quarterly and weekly compliance inspections of PCB-containing items, hazardous waste CAAs, universal waste sites, and satellite accumulation areas (SAAs)

Verify monthly checklists and accumulation start dates during routine waste pickups

Provide containers for hazardous waste storage and disposal as directed

Arrange for timely pickup and offsite disposal of hazardous, universal, non-hazardous, PCB, asbestos-containing, mixed, medical, and other regulated wastes

Segregate, store, package, and process regulated waste in compliance with all regulatory requirements

Prepare hazardous waste manifests and disposal documentation for Government or Contractor signature

Support hazardous waste generators with proper labeling, storage, and waste management practices

Consult on potential waste issues related to equipment excess and disposal

Ensure all activities meet regulatory requirements and maintain thorough communication and coordination with Center personnel and Government entities

Qualification

Hazardous waste managementFederal environmental regulationsHAZWOPER certificationRCRA trainingDOT TrainingForklift operator certificationDegree in engineeringScienceCertified Hazardous Materials ManagerMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelData management systemsFluent in EnglishDetail oriented

Required

Knowledge of federal environmental regulations relevant to hazardous and solid waste management

Working knowledge of hazardous and solid waste management, and Occupations Safety Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard found in 29 CFR 1910

Current 40-hr HAZWOPER (40 CFR 2626.17, 29 CFR 1910.120, 8 CCR Section 5192) certification is required

Current RCRA (40 CFR 262.17, 22 CCR 66262.17) training is required

Current DOT Training (49 CFR 172.704) is required

Current forklift operator certification is required for this position

Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive on client sites

Must be detail oriented to properly document field sampling activities, package samples for shipment, and complete chain of custody documents

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain a NASA PIV

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science is required, with a minimum of four college-level courses in chemistry

A minimum of eight years of direct experience is required

Must be a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM); otherwise 10 years of direct experience is required

Must be fluent in the English language, writing and speaking