Environmental Field Specialist II

Univar Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Generous time-off programs

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Denver, CO seeks an Environmental Field Specialist II to perform CSR/logistics coordination, waste management, and on-site tasks including instrument maintenance and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include applying RCRA, DOT, and EPA rules for hazardous waste, coordinating pickups and TSDF submissions, and maintaining accurate paperwork while advancing safety and efficiency on customer sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and science background with hands-on regulatory experience.
• Current 40 hour Hazwopper certification and related training.
• Experience handling hazardous waste per RCRA/DOT/EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply RCRA, DOT, and EPA regulations for hazardous waste handling.
• Prepare and verify shipping paperwork for hazardous waste.
• Coordinate site inspections and audits, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate pickups with Univar ChemCare office, transporters, and TSDF; manage calendars.
• Resolve TSDF/profile issues with internal teams and customers.
• Assist with loading/unloading on customer sites as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Forklift operation

Respiratory protection equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

General science background (chemistry/biology/Environmental Science)

Hazwoper 40-hour

Respiratory FIT test

Basic Plus training

Customer-site specific training

Tools

Microsoft Office

UVX

AS400

Access (DB management)

Excel

Job description

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 (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

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

156 W 56th Ave, Denver Co. 80216

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 $33-38 per hour
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.