Environmental Specialist at AAA United States Inc – Grand Prairie, Texas

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Grand Prairie, TX that is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. They are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, they are the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

The Environmental Specialist is responsible to support the company's environmental compliance and sustainability functions across manufacturing, maintenance, and operational sites.

Essential Functions:

Waste Management & Equipment Operations: 50 %

• Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Handling: Manage the collection, labeling, and transfer of various waste streams, including used oil, NDI/soda blast waste, and Alodine/Alumiprep tank contents.
• System Maintenance: Ensure continuous operation of site systems by changing filters for paint booths and the sanding water system, and servicing the rinse water recycle system.
• Onsite Processing: Operate the evaporator for non-hazardous wastewater and treat Alodine rinse water to meet Cr level standards (< 5 mg/l) before processing.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and reorder drum and tote inventories in the waste cage while ensuring all storage containers are properly dated and labeled.

Compliance, Inspections & Facility Support: 35%

• Regular Auditing: Perform daily and weekly compliance inspections of waste accumulation areas to ensure no leaks exist and that all materials are stored in proper locations.
• Shop Floor Support: Provide essential supplies to production areas, including red can bag liners, empty drums, and totes for chemical drainage.
• Specialized Disposal: Manage the safe storage of fluorescent bulbs in closed, labeled boxes and monitor VDI Room wastewater levels daily to prevent overflow.

Project Support & Administration: 10%

• Project Assistance: Contribute to specific environmental milestones, such as the Paint Booth/Mixing Room Cleaning project, as directed by the Sr. Environmental Manager.
• Reporting: Assist with required environmental reporting and documentation associated with RCRA and Hazwoper standards.

Additional Responsibilities: 5%

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager Environmental

• High school graduate or equivalent
• AAS or higher in EHS field of study, preferred
• Prior experience in an industrial work setting handling hazardous waste.
• Hazwoper 40
• Certified Forklift operator
• ?RCRA Hazardous Waste Training, preferred