Hazardous Materials Management Technician

Requisition Id 17239 

Overview:  

We are seeking Senior Hazardous Materials Management Technician(s) who will focus on 1) Hazardous Materials Management System Support (e.g., hazardous material purchasing and receiving support, advanced chemical characterization, SDS evaluation and record management, chemical inventory and regulated material data quality and report generation, inventory data management, and hazardous material control area maximum allowable quantity management, training delivery, and customer support) or 2) Hazardous Materials Management Quality Assurance Support (e.g., on-site field assessment of hazardous material control area inventories, support time-sensitive material reviews, discrepancy follow-up, and inventory record maintenance). Selected candidate(s) will be assigned a focus area based on experience and Hazardous Materials Management Program needs. Additionally, selected candidate(s) will be crossed-trained across all Hazardous Materials Management Program functions to provide qualified backup support.

This position resides in the Electrical and Chemical Operations Group in the Safety and Operations Services Division in the Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Hazardous Materials Management System Support:  
  • Obtain, review, process, and maintain SDS documents and related records including indexing, scanning, uploading, linking, and verifying retrievability.
  • Evaluate SDS information and approved sources for chemical identity, hazards, regulated status, physical properties, and other technical data, and route or document changes requiring further technical review.
  • Maintain accurate chemical, manufacturer, product, and reference data in HMMIS, including specialized lists, reports, and control-area mappings.
  • Track SDS, data-entry, purchasing, and related workflows; monitor aging items, missing documents, updates, and backlogs; and follow up to support timely completion.
  • Perform reviews of SDS processing, chemical characterizations, inventory and purchasing data, and other high-impact HMMIS records, resolving or coordinating correction of discrepancies.
  • Review and release hazardous material requisitions and purchase orders within assigned qualifications by verifying material identity, SDS availability, and required tracking information.
  • Resolve routine and complex issues across HMMIS, SDS, purchasing, receiving, inventory, reporting, and external data sources, coordinating with subject matter experts as needed.
• Hazardous Materials Management Quality Assurance Support:
  • Conduct scheduled physical inventories in assigned hazardous material areas using HMMIS, barcode, and RFID equipment.
  • Verify inventory details against HMMIS records, including container, location, custodian, quantity, and status.
  • Investigate discrepancies, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Process approved inventory updates, transfers, consumption records, and label replacements.
  • Review time-sensitive materials, identify items nearing expiration, and coordinate follow-up.
  • Perform quality checks on inventory data, labels, transactions, and documentation.
  • Maintain inventory schedules, reconciliation reports, and required records.
  • Coordinate access, schedules, and follow-up with custodians and facility representatives.
  • Use and maintain barcode, RFID, and label printing equipment; report technical issues as needed.
• Develop and improve procedures, work aids, references, reports, workflows, and system interfaces; support testing, acceptance, and implementation of process or system changes.
• Provide customer support, technical guidance, training, mentoring, and qualified backup coverage for related HMMP functions as needed.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, cybersecurity, records management, and operational requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• An AS degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered (high school diploma and nine years of relevant experience).
• Significant experience managing SDS documents, hazardous material data, chemical inventory records, technical records, or closely related document-control and information-management functions.
• Experience evaluating SDS information, chemical identity, physical properties, hazard classifications, regulated-material information, and related environmental, safety, and compliance data.
• Proficiency using databases, spreadsheets, office software, electronic workflows, reporting tools, and information systems to scan, upload, index, track, retrieve, and maintain accurate, traceable records.
• Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize recurring and time-sensitive work, resolve routine and complex issues, and determine when technical or management review is needed.
• Knowledge of or experience with HMMIS and related hazardous material, SDS, inventory, or regulated-material systems, including applicable OSHA, NFPA, fire code, building, maximum allowable quantity, carcinogen, or similar compliance concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quality assurance reviews, document defensible decisions, develop or monitor work plans, and support process improvement, technical guidance, or staff mentoring.
• Ability to complete required HMMIS training and demonstrate proficiency in assigned functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate work with customers and a multidisciplinary team. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HMMIS or a comparable SDS, chemical inventory, document management, or environmental health and safety information system.
• Experience with hazardous material purchasing, receiving, inventory, reconciliation, and related processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, SAP, Stores, purchasing-card transactions, and barcode or RFID labeling.
• Experience maintaining hazardous material program data such as control areas, custodians, organizations, subcontractor inventories, user access, training verification, and related control-table information.
• Familiarity with chemical characterization, technical data input, ingredients, physical properties, hazard classifications, carcinogen or regulated-material determinations, maximum allowable quantities, and related technical basis concepts.
• Experience performing quality assurance reviews, user support, training, procedure or work-aid development, and testing or validation of business systems and interfaces.
• Practitioner level knowledge of OSHA Hazard Communication, the Globally Harmonized System, and hazardous material management in a U.S. Department of Energy, research, industrial, or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience leading or supporting data-quality projects, technical assessments, procedure development, training efforts, or system improvements in a regulated environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational safety, engineering technology, or a related field.

Special Requirements:

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Certain activities may require the use respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work tasks may involve physical demands, including, but not limited to: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy items, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching (high & low level).
• Work may be in varied environmental conditions, including, but not limited to: outdoors (heat/cold), confined spaces, radiological areas, elevated surfaces, hazardous material storage or contaminated areas.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.  Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.  This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.  This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and some of the job functions require onsite presence. We offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location when necessary to support field work activities.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.