Environmental Specialist – Customer Implementation (Remote in Indianapolis, IN)

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Job Summary

The Project Specialist position is part of a small team specifically organized to launch and support new SES operations. This position will be deployed to new and existing locations to support the implementation of new projects and assist established sites, as needed. Facilitates onsite activities at client location, in relation to the handling, processing, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues. 

This position requires up to 80% travel and residency in Indianapolis, IN, or surrounding area. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned.  

• Expected travel >80%.

• Assist with operational aspects of new customer launches and existing project sites until the location has all necessary trained headcount to support the operation.

• May provide support or direction to less experienced staff on WM and customer responsibilities and expectations.

• Participate with Implementation Team in the establishment of waste storage procedures and related profiles for all managed waste streams, and the initial set-up of transportation logistics at new client site locations.

• Facilitate and execute deliverables for the customer or WM, as required, on a variety of topics including cost savings, waste diversion, productivity dashboards, and others as assigned. 

• Contribute to the creation of documentation for business processes, key activities, and technical records for wastestream management. 

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste, and non-hazardous waste including profiling, scheduling, and manifesting shipments.   
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations.
• Perform necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner. 
• Participate and cooperate in safety process, including following written procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment, and attending required training and scheduled meetings. 
• Participate in Implementation Team meetings and client meetings, when necessary.
• Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading trucks. 

Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of operations employees. This includes:

• No supervision of operations level employees. 

   

Must live and work in U.S.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
 

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience. 

• Experience: One (1) year of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days of employment.  
• Valid Drivers License
• Manifesting and profiling hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience required.
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing and background checks may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.
• Future requirements may include: ability to be PIT trained, ability to pass a respirator Fit Test & ability to obtain OSHA 30 certification

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Customer focused.
• Computer and tech savvy – must be adaptable to new systems and programs.
• MS Office proficiency, especially Excel. 
• An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to