We are currently seeking a Waste Management Technician to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing efficient waste management services to our client. The Waste Management Technician will be responsible for providing support to operations of the waste facilities and/or processing, loading and shipping activities.

Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Characterising waste and ensuring compliant handling, repacking, cleaning, sampling and documentation of solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes at all times
• Co-ordinating the loading and unloading of waste in the processing facilities and at the waste yards
• Inspecting waste storage containers and facilities and perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment, reporting any issues for timely repairs
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of waste collection, processing, and shipping activities, including manifests, inventory logs, and incident reports

The successful candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training in science, engineering or related field is a plus

• 1-2 years previous experience in waste management, environmental services, or a similar field is preferred
• IOSH/NEBOSH Health & Safety certificate qualification desirable
• Chartered Institute of Waste Management WAMITAB Level 1 Award or equivalent
• Knowledge of waste classification, segregation, and disposal regulations in Iraq
• Ability to operate waste processing equipment safely and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Willingness to work in physically demanding environments
• Valid driver\'s license and clean driving record

Salary and benefits:

• This is a full-time resident position in Iraq (6 day working week) with a salary commensurate with experience.
• Regular training and development will be provided.

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that\'s consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

RSK is committed to its corporate responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote corporate responsibility throughout our supply chain.

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Do you want a challenging and rewarding career, accelerated experience and the chance to make a difference in the natural environment? At RSK Middle East, we are always looking for ambitious, enthusiastic and driven people to join our team.

RSK Middle East is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and has offices in Dubai, UAE, and Basra, Iraq. Through these established offices and a network of trusted local partners, we provide engineering, environmental, technical and laboratory services to local, international and government clients across the full Gulf Cooperation Council region \xe2\x80\x93 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman \xe2\x80\x93 and Iraq.

We built the first fully integrated environmental and geotechnical ISO-17025-accredited laboratory in Iraq, and we are building on this success by continually growing and expanding our services in the region. We undertake environmental and social impact assessments, carry out environmental monitoring, implement remediation programmes and provide waste-management services.

RSK Middle East is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK\xe2\x80\x99s growth commenting, \xe2\x80\x9cFew companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.\xe2\x80\x9d

RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.

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