Hazardous Material Specialist

SOSi is looking for a Hazardous Material Specialist to oversee hazardous material handling and disposal on an overseas O&M contract.

Essential Job Duties

• Identify, manage, store, and dispose of dangerous materials (chemical, radioactive, biological) to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, manage spills, maintain compliance records, and train personnel on safety protocols.
• Collect and process hazardous waste from generation points and ensure proper segregation of waste streams.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records, including waste manifests, inspection reports, and safety data sheets.
• Conduct risk assessments and respond to environmental emergencies.
• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOS, and host nation environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Interface with program management, safety, quality, and technical leads.
• Perform additional duties assigned in support of mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Certifications: HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification.
• Education: Associates degree or higher; OR 4 years of experience handling relevant HAZMAT can be substituted in place of a civilian degree.
• Experience with HAZMAT Classes 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD hazardous waste and environmental regulations.
• Ability to comply with U.S. and host-nation environmental and safety requirements for overseas operations.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate government vehicles.

Work Environment

• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of potential to move on short notice and under adverse conditions.

• Working at SOSi
• All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.