Approvals Chemist

Veolia Environnement SA; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a hazardous materials reviewer to evaluate disposal compliance, review data, and ensure regulatory alignment. This role ensures safe material approvals and supports continuous improvement of waste handling processes.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry or related field, 5–6 years in hazardous waste, and 1–2 years in supervision, with OSHA HAZWOPER certification and strong analytical and software skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Waste analysis

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Suite

FMS

Salesforce

Job 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
• 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.