Spill Response Team Lead

**This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP**

The Spill Response Team (SRT) is tasked with the goal of protecting the people and property of the USG during emergency situations; such as, assisting the ASG-Kuwait Fire Department during medical incidents and assisting with the oversight and cleanup of hazardous materials and biological materials (i.e. black water). Additionally, SRT overseas the inspections of Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and soil remediation in the ASG-Kuwait AOR. This position also requires participation in fire prevention, equipment inspections, Quality Program, Safety Program, hazardous material management, hazardous waste management, and training exercises. Emergency Spill Response team may be called to for emergencies after normal working hours.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Driving required/responds to spills of hazardous materials, blackwater spills, assessing areas for environmental impacts, submitting and writing reports.
• Performs operational duties for the hazardous waste section (i.e. collects and submit report data).
• Takes the lead for Hazardous Waste Section on all issues pertaining to Quality and Safety.
• Assist in development of Environmental, Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) pertaining to Spill Control Management.
• Overseas POL contaminated soil remediation/landfarming.
• Assist with management of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials.
• Ensures all Above Ground Storage Tanks are inspected on a routine basis and provides oversight of the process.
• Assists in performance of all recurring environmental and hazardous/ waste inspections, inventories, verifications, and training programs.
• Participates in Safety and Quality Committee meetings and functions.
• Conducts verification of hazardous material/waste inventories and prepares inspections reports.
• Formulating reports, develops statistical information to support management decisions and proposals. (5%)
• Performs other duties as required (5%)

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and host nation Driver’s License, Tasariah is required if applicable.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of experience in the Environmental/Safety field, preferably Spill Response.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).
  • Knowledge of pertinent regulations pertaining to the management of Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs/Generator/Light-set manitenance)
  • Experience managing a Hazardous Waste Storage Area (HWSA) and HAZMAT Pharmacy Program (i.e. free issue of Hazardous Materials).
  • Experience transporting Hazardous Materials IAW DOT/IATA regulations
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to US, Army, and Kuwait is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organization and communications skills, both written and verbal, are required.
  • Must be computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of Fire Code.
  • Experience facilitating classroom and scenario based training
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Work may require heavy lifting (up to 65 pounds), stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and host nation Driver’s License, Tasariah is required if applicable.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of experience in the Environmental/Safety field, preferably Spill Response.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).
  • Knowledge of pertinent regulations pertaining to the management of Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs/Generator/Light-set manitenance)
  • Experience managing a Hazardous Waste Storage Area (HWSA) and HAZMAT Pharmacy Program (i.e. free issue of Hazardous Materials).
  • Experience transporting Hazardous Materials IAW DOT/IATA regulations
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to US, Army, and Kuwait is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organization and communications skills, both written and verbal, are required.
  • Must be computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of Fire Code.
  • Experience facilitating classroom and scenario based training
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Work may require heavy lifting (up to 65 pounds), stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Driving required/responds to spills of hazardous materials, blackwater spills, assessing areas for environmental impacts, submitting and writing reports.
• Performs operational duties for the hazardous waste section (i.e. collects and submit report data).
• Takes the lead for Hazardous Waste Section on all issues pertaining to Quality and Safety.
• Assist in development of Environmental, Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) pertaining to Spill Control Management.
• Overseas POL contaminated soil remediation/landfarming.
• Assist with management of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials.
• Ensures all Above Ground Storage Tanks are inspected on a routine basis and provides oversight of the process.
• Assists in performance of all recurring environmental and hazardous/ waste inspections, inventories, verifications, and training programs.
• Participates in Safety and Quality Committee meetings and functions.
• Conducts verification of hazardous material/waste inventories and prepares inspections reports.
• Formulating reports, develops statistical information to support management decisions and proposals. (5%)
• Performs other duties as required (5%)