Environmental Field Specialist I

 

A Place Where People Matter – Growing our People to Grow Our Business

We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. 

 

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 (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976), 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.

 

Where You'll Work:

 

• 1 Rocket Rd, Hawthorne CA 90250

 

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.<