Approvals Chemist

Veolia | North America; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a qualified Waste Review & Approval professional to oversee disposal approvals for hazardous and non-hazardous materials. You will review WIP, SDS, and waste profiles with precision, ensure regulatory compliance, and support incineration and landfill operations.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry, 5–6 years in hazardous waste, and 1–2 years of supervisory experience. OSHA HAZWOPER certification is preferred; the position offers comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 5–6 years in hazardous waste industry or related work experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Waste review and approval of materials for disposal with compliance checks.
• Identify, track, and resolve off-specification waste issues in systems.
• Conduct labpack audits prior to acceptance.
• Maintain and enhance approval data in FMS database.
• Provide timely feedback to branches and customers regarding waste opportunities.
• Support field operations with drum segregation oversight and compliance verification.
• Serve as technical resource for incineration and landfill operations; assist planners.
• Complete approvals on a variety of materials and timelines.

Skills

Waste analysis

MS Office

FMS & Salesforce

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

FMS

Salesforce

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Responsible for reviewing and approving hazardous and non-hazardous material for disposal in accordance with site capabilities, approved permits, and appropriate regulatory requirements. Determines acceptability or rejection of chemical components of materials utilizing analytical data, MSDS’s, and facility information. Ensures that the approval process is in proper compliance with company and regulatory policies and procedures.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities

• Waste Review & Approval – Review WIP, SDS, and waste profiles with meticulous attention to detail to prevent unsafe materials from entering operations
• Discrepancy Management – Identify, track, and resolve off-specification waste issues in FMS and Salesforce systems
• Labpack Audits – Conduct detailed audits and reviews of labpack shipments prior to acceptance
• Approvals Enrichment – Maintain and enhance approval data in FMS database
• Customer Communication – Provide timely feedback to branches and customers regarding waste opportunities
• Quality Assurance – Support field operations with drum segregation oversight and chemical/waste compliance verification
• Technical Support – Serve as technical resource for incineration and landfill operations; assist or backup process planners as needed
• Tracks individual profiles to ensure that approvals are completed in a reasonable amount of time to meet scheduled incineration.
• Assigns pricing codes to waste streams.
• Assigns parameters in laboratory testing of individual samples to verify material.
• Provide constructive input on existing and/or proposed policies, regulations, and other pertinent changes to expedite the approval process at the facility.
• Completes the approvals on a variety of materials.
• Assists in the technical training for facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline
• 5 to 6 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Chemical/waste analysis expertise
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of FMS and Salesforce systems
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Attention to detail and safety focus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification

Additional Information

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.