Chemical Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee daily collection, proper segregation, labeling, and secure storage of process waste (spent solvents, lead dross, chemical wipes).
• Partner with the EHS Manager to utilize the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) STEERS system to maintain the facility's Notice of Registration (NOR) and track waste streams using Texas-specific 8-digit waste codes.
• Prepare uniform hazardous waste manifests for transport and log data for the mandatory Annual Waste Summary (AWS).
• Audit & emergency support: Assist the EHS Manager during routine safety audits, maintain on-site waste accumulation areas within legal time limits, and serve as a key member of the local spill response team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree in a science/technical field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, an industrial chemical environment, or dedicated waste handling.
• Certifications: Must possess—or be willing to obtain within 90 days of hire—initial RCRA hazardous waste and DOT hazardous materials shipping certifications.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with basic electronic assembly guidelines (e.g., IPC-A-610) and comfortable wearing appropriate PPE for extended periods.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Some travel may be required.