Description
Assess, identify, and oversee the removal, packaging, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead-based paint, chemicals, oils, fuels, radioactive materials, and contaminated soil. Develop work plans, conduct sampling, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA/DOT and state rules while coordinating contractors, carriers, and disposal facilities. Requires specialized training and certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER, RCRA/DOT, asbestos/lead, radiation, confined space) and may supervise field operations.
- • Conduct site assessments, sampling, and air or personal monitoring to characterize hazards.
- • Prepare waste profiles, shipping papers, and documentation for removal, storage, and disposal.
- • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state hazardous waste regulations.
- • Maintain inventories, manifests, labels, and container logs for hazardous materials.
- • Coordinate waste transport with licensed carriers and verify chain of custody.
- • Oversee proper packaging, labeling, and storage per compatibility and DOT rules.
- • Arrange and supervise safe loading and unloading activities.
- • Develop decontamination plans and verify effectiveness through inspections or sampling.
- • Prepare abatement scopes and supervise asbestos, lead, or mold projects.
- • Coordinate handling and packaging of radioactive materials with radiation safety staff.
- • Track waste disposition and obtain approvals from TSDFs or landfills.
- • Verify appropriate handling equipment and lifting plans for hazardous loads.
- • Specify stabilization, solidification, or encapsulation methods when required.
- • Evaluate and implement remediation technologies, including bioremediation.
- • Develop mold remediation protocols and conduct post-remediation verification.
- • Profile wastes and identify opportunities for recycling, reclamation, or minimization.
- • Manage e-waste streams and coordinate compliant recycling with certified vendors.
- • Lead or support spill response planning and incident command during releases.
- • Ensure proper waste segregation, compatibility, and satellite accumulation practices.
- • Design and verify containment, ventilation, and negative-pressure controls before abatement.
- • Train employees or contractors on hazard communication, PPE, and site-specific procedures.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
