Hazardous Material Specialist

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

SOSi is looking for a Hazardous Material Specialist to oversee hazardous material handling and disposal on an overseas O&M contract.

Essential Job Duties:

• Identify, manage, store, and dispose of dangerous materials (chemical, radioactive, biological) to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, manage spills, maintain compliance records, and train personnel on safety protocols.
• Collect and process hazardous waste from generation points and ensure proper segregation of waste streams.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records, including waste manifests, inspection reports, and safety data sheets.
• Conduct risk assessments and respond to environmental emergencies.
• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOS, and host nation environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Interface with program management, safety, quality, and technical leads.
• Perform additional duties assigned in support of mission requirements.

Qualifications:

• Certifications: HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification.
• Education: Associates degree or higher; OR 4 years of experience handling relevant HAZMAT can be substituted in place of a civilian degree.
• Experience with HAZMAT Classes 2, 3, 4, 8, and 9.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD hazardous waste and environmental regulations.
• Ability to comply with U.S. and host-nation environmental and safety requirements for overseas operations.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate government vehicles.

Work Environment

• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of potential to move on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.