Environmental Technician

The Environmental Technician will support daily environmental compliance activities within a medical device manufacturing facility. This role is hands‑on and field‑oriented, focusing on hazardous waste management, storm-water inspections, and compliance with the Multi‑Sector General Permit (MSGP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements. The technician will assist in maintaining documentation, performing routine inspections, and supporting environmental programs to ensure continuous compliance with EPA and local environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Hazardous Waste Management

• Perform daily collection, labeling, handling, and staging of hazardous waste in accordance with EPA RCRA regulations.
• Conduct inspections of hazardous waste accumulation areas and maintain required logs/forms.
• Coordinate pickups with approved hazardous waste transporters.
• Ensure proper segregation and storage of chemical waste materials.

Storm-water / MSGP Compliance

• Conduct routine storm-water inspections, including outfall checks, monitoring points, and best management practices (BMPs).
• Assist in sampling, documentation, and record-keeping required under the MSGP.
• Identify deficiencies in storm-water controls and report recommended actions.

SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure)

• Perform scheduled inspections of tanks, secondary containment, and fuel/oil handling areas.
• Monitor spill kits, response materials, and ensure readiness of containment systems.
• Support spill response activities when needed.

Additional Environmental Support

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly environmental compliance checklists.
• Maintain environmental records and help prepare regulatory documentation.
• Support audits, inspections, and environmental training as directed.
• Assist in chemical inventory management and Environmental Management System (EMS) tasks.