Solid Waste Disposal Supervisor

About the Role

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering and professional services supporting US government and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Hazardous Waste Supervisor to oversee hazardous waste management and disposal operations across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor hazardous waste personnel on safe procedures for managing Hazardous Waste Accumulation and Storage Areas.
• Implement and enforce ground safety programs ensuring compliance with contractual and host installation standards.
• Support decontamination activities as required and conduct workplace safety inspections per company and host base safety criteria.
• Perform safety inspections in line with ISO standards and provide safety briefings on OSHA regulations, HAZMAT communications, and employee rights to all team members.
• Collect and report data for all required safety audits and support host installation MSDS management.
• Monitor proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials according to government-hosted standards.
• Collaborate with the Government Safety Office and participate in installation-specific safety committees.
• Address safety issues and near-miss reporting promptly and report on employee safety, accidents, and injuries to management.
• Ensure hazardous materials are accurately labeled, documented in approved systems, properly packaged, and accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain correct storage, segregation, and inspection procedures for hazardous assets.
• Serve as primary contact for collection and shipping preparation of contractor-generated hazardous waste.
• Review safety documentation, detect recurring safety issues, and initiate corrective measures.
• Guarantee that hazardous materials and waste from aircraft support equipment and related maintenance are properly managed in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Expertise

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced in handling hazardous materials safely, including segregation and neutralization of excess.
• Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations is essential.
• Knowledge of ANSI and NFPA standards is preferred.
• Understanding of U.S. and international import/export regulations.
• Well-versed in Federal, State, Local, and County environmental laws and policies.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant hazardous materials experience, including categorization, consolidation, and neutralization.
• Possession of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification plus annual 8-hour refresher; alternative company training recognized for foreign/local nationals.
• Minimum two years experience handling receipt, storage, distribution, and disposal of materials used at contractor sites.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to meet physical demands and pass medical examinations for daily tasks.
• Capability to lift, push, or pull objects possibly exceeding 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors or in maintenance shops subjected to drafty, noisy, and dirty conditions.
• Exposure to loud noise from equipment and potential risks of electrical shock or moving mechanical parts.

Additional Information

• Amentum emphasizes a strong safety culture where all employees contribute via training, emergency response, and participation in safety teams.
• Commitment to quality service aligned with customer satisfaction and compliance with quality policies and contracts is mandatory.
• All employees must adhere to operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures relevant to their duties.