Hazardous Materials Handler & Shipper

About the role

Amentum is seeking an experienced HAZMAT/HAZWASTE Handler and Shipper to support a critical U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role ensures safe, compliant collection, packaging, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, package, transport, and ship hazardous materials (HM), hazardous waste (HW), and excess HM in line with Diego Garcia Final Governing Standards (DGFGS) and contractual waste management plans.
• Operate and maintain the Hazardous Waste Storage Area (HWSA), Satellite Hazardous Waste Accumulation Points (SHWAPs), and the Hazardous Material Minimization (HAZMIN) Reissue Center.
• Conduct inspections of hazardous materials and waste to verify compliance with storage, handling, packaging, and disposal safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of waste generation, shipment, and disposal activities.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on proper hazardous material handling and packaging.

Required profile

• Minimum five (5) years experience in collection, transportation, shipping, and disposal of hazardous waste, hazardous material, or other regulated waste.
• At least five (5) years documented experience operating hazardous material or waste facilities such as HWSA, SHWAPs, or HAZMIN Reissue Center.
• Certification to certify outgoing hazardous cargo shipments obtained from the Naval School of Physical Distribution Management (Oakland, CA) or the School of Military Packaging Technology (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD), with biennial refresher courses.
• Completion of initial and annual refresher training in hazardous waste management per DGFGS and 40 CFR 265.16.

Required skills

• Hazardous waste handling and disposal
• Hazardous material packaging and transportation
• Compliance with DGFGS and 40 CFR 265.16 regulations
• Certification in hazardous cargo shipping