Environmental Field Specialist II

Environmental Field Specialist II

Primary Purpose: Acts as CSR/Logistics Coordinator/Waste Management coordinator/Waste Technician for customer-site work. May require overseeing performance of subcontractors. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments including daily readiness checks and basic corrective maintenance.

What You'll Do:

• Must have in depth knowledge and be able to understand and apply RCRA, DOT & EPA regulations as they affect the packing, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Work in a safe manner while constantly striving for no incidents or accidents.
• Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for customer site.
• Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Complete site inspections and audits.
• Consolidation of non-hazardous and class 2 waste for roll off.
• Arrange for samples and profiles to be submitted to TSDF (Treatment Storage Disposal Facility), coordinate expired profile program.
• Track and maintain profiles submitted to TSDF, and make sure TSDF processes in a timely manner; resolve profile issues with Outside Sales Representative, TSDF, ChemCare Sales Coordinator, and customer.
• Receive orders for pickup of customer wastes; develop calendar for monthly and/or quarterly pickup schedule, if applicable.
• Coordinate pickups with Univar ChemCare office, transporters, and TSDF.
• Perform waste sampling and submittal to appropriate TSDF.
• Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Occasionally may load and unload company trucks and common carriers using forklift and other required equipment on customer site.
• Prepare for shipment and load hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling/disposal facilities.
• Prepare pickup and transport customer wastes.
• Inventory waste materials at customer locations and prepare necessary paperwork.
• Maintain a good driving record and obtain a CDL license if required.
• Utilize and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., CDL, CHMM, RCRA/DOT) that align with scope of work.
• Perform all other duties as required.

What You'll Need:

• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office suite, UVX, and AS400.
• Ability to use Access for data base management and creating tables & reports.
• Requires intermediate level understanding of Excel.
• Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment.
• CDL License, if required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. General college science background in chemistry, biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience.
• Must have in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented hands on work experience.
• Current 40 hour Hazwopper. Successful completion of Basic Plus (Houston Safety Rating Course), if applicable.
• Respiratory FIT test, if applicable. Function specific training. Required customer-site specific training, if applicable.

Pay & Benefits: The salary range for this position is $33 to 38 per hour. Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.