Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Environmental Control Technician B to join our Materials Management & Transportation Tooling team in the Puget Sound located in Washington State.
As an Environmental Control Technician B, you will be at the forefront of our environmental management efforts, actively contributing to the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Your expertise will be essential in navigating complex regulations and implementing best practices that protect both our workforce and the environment. In this dynamic role, you will engage with various teams to ensure that our processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our organizational values.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities:
Independently manage hazardous waste activities, including identification, labeling, collection, transportation, temporary storage, treatment, recycling, and repackaging.
Maintain knowledge of State, Local, and Federal hazardous waste regulations and ensure compliance through proper segregation, labeling, and documentation.
Operate equipment for transporting, storing, and cleaning up hazardous materials, including fork trucks, boats, and material handling equipment, while conducting routine inspections of collection sites.
Perform limited testing and sampling of hazardous waste (e.g., corrosive, flammable) according to laboratory procedures and instructions, using appropriate testing equipment.
Maintain records, logs, and checklists, and coordinate with employees across shifts as necessary.
Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment and vehicles used for hazardous waste management, reporting maintenance needs and performing refueling as required.
Manage inventory of hazardous materials, including ordering through systems like HAZTRAX and Crib Master, receiving, and issuing supplies while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Sort and consolidate incompatible hazardous waste for disposal, using appropriate equipment and working with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate records for regulatory inspections, including local, state, federal, and Boeing audits, as well as hazardous waste manifests.
Respond to hazardous material spills, providing cleanup support and operating necessary equipment, including in confined or restricted spaces while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) on equipment related to hazardous waste management, such as scrubbers and oil/water separators.
Collaborate with environmental engineers to profile chemicals and resolve regulatory issues, ensuring compliance with established criteria.
Serve as a chemical information resource, providing guidance on safety data sheets (SDS) and hazardous waste reduction programs, and giving presentations on proper segregation and handling procedures.
Participate in process improvement activities and coordinate changes with management and employees, following up on requests from shop personnel.
Maintain personal certifications and seek assistance from supervisors when needed, while working with other organizations to ensure material requirements are met.
Conduct confined space entry tests in booths and plenum areas prior to decontamination tasks to ensure safety, perform continuous monitoring of confined space conditions throughout task completion.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.
Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of experience handling chemicals and/or hazardous material.
2+ years of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft applications and/or other specialized computer applications.
Currently possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pound.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years experiencing executing data entry, retrieval and inventory management.
3+ years experiencing executing data entry, retrieval and inventory management.
Experience operating a forklift and/or electric pallet jacks.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow and wind.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education & Experience:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Relocation:
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for a variety of shifts.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay: $25.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $54.76/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 06, 2026
Language Requirements
English Preferred
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for variable shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
