Amentum

EnvironmentalTechnician

Iwakuni, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Environmental Technician at Amentum. Skills: Environmental spill response, Environmental sampling, Environmental inspections, Hazardous waste disposal. Perform environmental spill response. Perform cleanup of hazardous substances”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure workplace safety; Ensure compliance with local, host-nation, and federal regulations; Ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS); Achieving outstanding customer satisfaction; Promote quality of work product; Achieve success within the organization

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Displays ability and willingness to make decisions; Offers guidance in real time

Eligibility Requirements

Comfortable working in a dynamic and high-energy environment, Based in Japan, primarily at a customer location aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Non-SOFA assignment, Required to be on call for emergency spill response 24 hours a day, every day of the year including holidays, Will be expected to occasionally escort personnel and business visitors onto MCAS Iwakuni, Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Japanese Driver License, Applicant must be able to operate a Company provided motor vehicle on MCAS Iwakuni, Transportation is not provided to locally hired personnel for commuting, Non-locally hired are expected to obtain and maintain the legal ability to operate a Company provided vehicle both on and off the installation, Spill response and cleanup operations may occur in inclement weather, Environmental operations may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Excellent customer service skills, Excellent oral and written communications skills, Exceptional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Previous experience working directly with a customer, Previous experience working for a laboratory, Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English, Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and the client, 40-HR HAZWOPER, 30-HR OSHA General Industry or Japanese equivalent course, Respiratory Fit Testing, Valid passport of home country with a minimum of 12 months remaining until expiration date, Ability to obtain a company-sponsored Japanese Work Visa, Ability to obtain and maintain a Japanese Driver License, Ability to operate a Company provided motor vehicle on MCAS Iwakuni, Ability to obtain and maintain the legal ability to operate a Company provided vehicle both on and off the installation

What You'll Do.

Perform environmental spill response

Perform cleanup of hazardous substances

Conduct environmental sampling

Conduct environmental testing

Conduct environmental inspections

Ensure workplace safety

Ensure compliance with regulations

Conduct environmental assessments

Post instructions and warnings

Provide guidance on environmental policy

Support Environmental Safety & Health

Support Quality teams

Provide metrics and information

Coordinate with logistics team

Dispose of hazardous waste

Attend Amentum and USG meetings

Complete Amentum and USG training

Assist in documentation development

Develop techniques and procedures

Prepare accurate reports

Prepare detailed reports

Prepare timely reports

Maintain documents electronically

Record meeting minutes

Transcribe meeting minutes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Coordinate with U. S. Government (USG) personnel; Coordinate with laboratories; Coordinate with the logistics team; Interface within the Functional Areas; Assist and supplement Safety and Quality personnel

Communication Scope

Excellent customer service skills; Excellent oral and written communications skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and the client; Establishes and maintains effective relationships and communications; Communicates with people of all backgrounds and organizational levels

Full Job Description

Our team is looking for an organized and analytical professional. A successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills to support a rewarding customer mission. This is full time position providing environmental mission support. _**Summary**_ In addition to meeting the necessary qualifications the selected candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic and high-energy environment. This position will be based in Japan, primarily at a customer location aboard MCAS Iwakuni in support of a Base Operations & Support contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)/Navy- Marine Corps. _**Performance Location:**_ The individual filling this position will be supporting Amentum on a contract for the US Department of Defense and working at the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan. _**Working Environment:**_ This is a non-SOFA assignment _**Work Schedule:**_ This position works eight hours/day, five days a week minimum. The candidate will be required to be on call for emergency spill response 24 hours a day, every day of the year including holidays. _**Major Duties and Responsibilities:**_ * Performs environmental spill response and cleanup of hazardous substances. * Conducts environmental sampling and testing of hazardous substances, when applicable. * Coordinates with U.S. Government (USG) personnel regarding sample requests and environmental inquiries. * Coordinates with laboratories in the collection and analysis of hazardous waste. * Conducts environmental inspections to ensure workplace safety and compliance with local, host-nation, and federal regulations. * Conducts environmental assessments to assist other functional areas * Posts instructions, warnings, or other markings as necessary in applicable workspaces, to include Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). * Provides guidance to Amentum employees, subcontractors, and vendors regarding environmental policy and regulation. * Supports the Environmental Safety & Health and Quality teams by providing

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