Building Engineer/ Hazmat Technician
ABM Industries · Austin, Texas, United States · onsite
The Building Engineer / HAZMAT Technician is responsible for the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance coordination of facilities systems within the building while serving as the primary onsite resource for hazardous material movement, handling, labeling, storage coordination, and compliance activities. The position supports manufacturing, facilities, EHS, and logistics teams by ensuring hazardous materials are safely transported between campus locations, properly identified and labeled, and delivered to designated hazardous material storage and processing areas in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
This role combines traditional Building Engineer responsibilities with hazardous materials management support to ensure operational continuity, equipment reliability, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.
Building Engineer Duties
• Perform daily operational rounds of Building 30 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety,
and utility systems.
• Monitor building conditions and respond to equipment alarms, abnormal operating
conditions, and facility emergencies.
• Conduct routine inspections of:
o Air handling units
o Exhaust systems
o Chillers and chilled water systems
o CDA systems
o Vacuum systems
o Process cooling water systems
o Boilers and heating systems
o Domestic water systems
o Fire protection systems
• Create, update, and close work orders within CMMS systems (Maximo).
• Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors, vendors, and internal support groups.
• Support emergency response, equipment outages, troubleshooting efforts, and operational recovery activities.
• Maintain equipment logs, operating records, and shift turnover documentation.
• Support facility shutdowns, startup activities, and planned maintenance events.
HAZMAT Responsibilities
• Transport hazardous materials between approved campus locations utilizing established
handling procedures.
• Deliver hazardous materials to designated hazardous material storage, processing, waste
accumulation, or HAZMAT facilities.
• Verify proper labeling, packaging, and identification of hazardous materials prior to
transport.
• Affix and maintain required hazard communication labels and markings.
• Inspect containers for damage, leaks, deterioration, or compliance concerns.
• Support hazardous waste accumulation area inspections.
• Maintain accurate hazardous material inventories and location records.
• Coordinate movement of chemical containers, gas cylinders, and regulated materials.
• Interface with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) personnel regarding material handling requirements.
• Assist with spill response activities within training and qualification limits.
• Ensure hazardous materials are stored, segregated, and handled according to site requirements.
• Support shipping, receiving, and asset disposition activities involving regulated materials.
• Participate in hazardous material audits and compliance inspections.
Compliance Responsibilities
• Follow all Applied Materials EHS requirements and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Maintain current training and certifications required for hazardous material handling responsibilities.
• Comply with hazard communication requirements and chemical safety programs.
• Understand and follow applicable DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company requirements as related to assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, transfers, inventories, and hazardous material activities.
• Support investigations involving spills, releases, or safety concerns
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, military, or trade certification preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 3 years of facilities, industrial operations, building engineering, manufacturing, utilities, chemical handling, or related experience.
• Experience operating and monitoring building systems in a critical environment preferred.
• Experience working with CMMS platforms such as Maximo preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous materials, chemical inventories, or hazardous waste preferred.
Required Certifications & Training
Must obtain and maintain required company certifications including:
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Training
• Hazardous Waste General Awareness Training
• Chemical Safety Training
• Spill Response Awareness Training
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space Awareness
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
Preferred Certifications
• DOT Hazardous Materials Employee Training
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training
• Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Certification
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• HAZWOPER 24-Hour or 40-Hour Training
• Stationary Engineer License (where applicable)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of industrial facility operations.
• Working knowledge of hazardous material handling practices.
• Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of hazard labeling systems and chemical compatibility requirements.
• Ability to safely move chemical containers and compressed gas cylinders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
Physical Requirements
• Frequently walk industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
• Wear required PPE including respirators, gloves, safety glasses, protective footwear, and
chemical protective equipment.
• Climb ladders and access mechanical spaces.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Participate in emergency response and off-hours support when required.