Environmental Operator

Mentor Technical Group•Vega Baja, PR

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About The Position

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: the United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America. Essential Functions: Assure compliance with client site Environmental and Waste Management operations such as: Manage solid waste received Recycle materials such as glass, paper, plastic, metals Monitor liquid waste transfers Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices

Requirements

High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of client’s Environmental and Waste Management procedure requirements
Ensure compliance and collect required data of site requirements
Ensure compliance and support with Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Program (SPCC)
Ensure compliance with waste management programs such as Hazardous Waste, Non-Hazardous Waste, General Trash, Biohazard and Recycling
Performs physically demanding operations and waste management work
Transfer of liquid wastes of drums to tanks
Receive and segregate all waste of different areas and ensure comply with the Regulatory Agencies
Segregate the recycling materials
Compaction and crushing of glass and plastic drums
Operates hand truck, forklift, digger, pick-up truck and truck for waste management department functions
Wash and rinse containers
Prepare labels and repacking of waste or recycling material, if necessary
Operates and services the components of liquid waste transfer and collection systems
Maintains and monitors control systems used for plant waste transfers processes
Collects liquid waste and sludge samples to perform routine analyses; include material characterization, to transport for outside agency analysis
Coordinate with traffic department all shipments and movement of trailers
Escort suppliers to different pick-up areas, including recycling and biological waste companies
Transfers of waste tanks to tank trailers- connecting sleeves and ground, turn on pump
Maintain tracking of biohazard, hazardous and non-hazardous manifest data and chain of custody to ensure compliance with local and federal agencies
Enters and maintains environmental data log on computer system, and submits to technical staff for analysis or incorporates into technical reports
Prepare all the waste shipments data and documentation of different suppliers
Conducts regular inspections to ensure the systems are operating at the desired level of quality: o Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Satellite Station Inspection, Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Room Inspection, Waste Storage Tank Inspection, Tanks and Dikes Inspection
Perform a hydrostatic test to transfer sleeves
Performs preventive maintenance tasks related to the dikes
Submit a work request for major repairs to the software used at the client site (SAP, MAXIMO, etc.)
Performs minor troubleshooting tasks using standard equipment, hand and power tools
Advises Group Leader and Supervisor/Managers of the nature of violations and other needed improvements.
Maintains clean and good housekeeping practices in waste and recycling areas
Ensure that hazardous waste generated by work projects is managed in accordance with the client’s procedures and regulations
Ensure that each employee involved in hazardous waste management receives proper training
Ensure that each employee involved in hazardous waste management performs his or her duties in compliance with proper hazardous waste handling and management procedures.
Designate an operator to be responsible for the waste collection areas
Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor/management, and/or client.