Environmental Project Manager

The Planet Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking an entry-level Project Manager to oversee waste management operations. The role includes coordinating activities related to hazardous waste compliance, performing inspections, and assisting in environmental responses. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields or substantial environmental experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant environmental experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing organization is required.
• Previous experience in the hazardous and solid waste industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities for the storage, transportation, and disposal of waste.
• Performs inspections and maintains waste handling areas.
• Assists in response to chemical spill incidents.

Skills

Customer service skills

Social skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Environmental experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is looking for a entry level Project Manager to manage a large quantity waste generator facility.

General Description:

• Coordinates all on/off activities in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following Federal, state and local regulations

Typical Duties include:

• Segregate, sort and verify packaging for off-site waste shipments in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements


• Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use


• Clean/maintain organization and compliance of 180-day Accumulation Area, including sweeping the floor, mopping the floor, labeling drums, checking to ensure drums are closed properly


• Assist Environmental with response to chemical spill incidents by placing adsorbents on liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids and containerizing cleaned up materials for proper disposal


• Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick up and waste organ


• Perform monthly SPCC Inspections


• Perform inspections of waste storage areas, and emergency equipment, taking corrective action to eliminate deficiencies identified during the inspection


• Inventory and Inspections of Waste Spill Kits. Refilling Spill Kits when necessary


• Documentand inform Resource Manager of any contamination in plant’s recycling and waste containers


• Maintain necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections and other activities as required


• Collect batteries from around the R&D sites, then sort the batteries by DOT designations into proper containers, labeling & dating the containers


• Collect recyclables throughout the plant and transports to disposal container or storage room

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or environmental experience


• Experience working in a manufacturing organization is required


• Positive customer service and social skills


• Previous experience in the hazardous and solid waste industry preferred


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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