Chemical Handler

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced Chemical Handler to work in the Solid and Hazardous Waste Disposal group of Environmental Operations at our Promontory Utah facility.

 

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Chemical Handler is responsible for:

• Collection and proper disposal of solid and liquid hazardous waste.

• Operation of waste disposal facilities

• Proper handling, storage and packaging of hazardous waste

• Creating accurate paperwork and record keeping relating to the above roles

Job Duties: 

• Performs environmental tasks at Promontory with an emphasis on waste disposal

• Ensures compliance with internal and external environmental and DOT requirements

• Performs additional roles in reactive and hazardous waste disposal

• Performs duties with solid waste collection and transfer

• Performs landfill operations and heavy equipment operation

Experience Requirements:  

• Must have a good understanding of chemicals (acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, reducers, water-reactives) in a variety of forms (liquids, solids, gases, sludges, slurries) and related regulations.

• Heavy equipment operation.

Experience Preferred: 

• Knowledgeable of environmental regulatory requirements.

• Experience with reactive/explosive operations

• Experience with chemical handling

• Experience with heavy equipment operation

Skills & Qualifications:

• HAZWOPER certification, or ability to obtain

• Safe operating practices with chemicals and reactive substances.

• Ability to work in varied environments

• Ability to complete thorough inspections and exact paperwork

• Ability to think critically and innovatively

• Troubleshooting

Education/Certifications:

• 4 years of related work experience. 

• High School education or GED

• Class A CDL (HAZMAT Preferred)

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.