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Amentum is seeking a Solid Waste Disposal Supervisor to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Hazardous Solid Waste Disposal Supervisor supervises a team of Hazardous Waste personnel on sites throughout the area of responsibility to ensure safe and compliant handling and removal of materials.

Job Responsibilities:

• Train and mentor department personnel on the proper procedures to operate Hazardous Waste Accumulation and Storage Areas.
• Implements ground safety programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications and host installation.
• Assist as needed in decontamination operations.
• Maintains workplace Safety Inspections IAW company & host base installation safety requirements.
• Performs safety related ISO inspections IAW SOP.
• Gives support briefings, training and guidance on OSHA general industry safety and HAZMAT hazardous material communications and Employee Right to Know briefings for employees.
• Gathers and reports pertinent data for all scheduled/unscheduled safety reporting requirements.
• Participates in supporting host installation MSDS program.
• Participates in monitoring the proper storage/use/disposal of hazardous chemicals (HAZMAT) utilized by employees IAW government host standards.
• Participates supporting the host Government Safety Office as a member of any installation specific safety organizations.
• Makes on the spot corrections with employees on safety and makes recommendations on "near miss" reporting for process improvement with the Site Supervisor.
• Reports to on-site management in all matters related to employee safety, accidents and/or injuries.
• Ensures all hazardous materials are properly marked, product information is entered into an approved database; items are properly packaged, and that current Material Safety Data Sheets accompany products.
• Establishes and maintains proper storage, segregation, and inspection procedures for assets that have a hazardous material code.
• Acts as the point of contact for collection of contractor generated HAZWASTE and shipping preparation.
• Reviews maintenance safety source documents, notes recurring safety discrepancies or trends and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures all contractors HAZMAT/HAZWASTE generated from aircraft SE and related maintenance actions is properly handled, collected, and disposed of per all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in managing a solid waste disposal center/facilities of a size and scope similar to Diego Garcia. Of which, three (3) of those years shall have been spent managing solid waste disposal functions or in charge of operating a solid waste disposal point.
• Must be well versed in the operational, maintenance, and administration areas/functions of an industrial/commercial industrial solid waste program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous materials and promptly segregate, consolidate, and neutralize excess hazardous materials.
• Must be familiar with OSHA and EPA standards.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) knowledge preferred.
• Must be familiar with U.S. and International Import/Export Regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and County environmental laws, policies and regulations.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

 Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.