Environmental Waste Compliance Specialist

Crystal Clean; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crystal Clean is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support waste-approval and facility-compliance activities, reviewing waste streams, interpreting regulatory requirements, and maintaining approval data.

The role includes developing Waste Approvals procedures, researching DOT and RCRA rules, coordinating with facilities, and communicating with stakeholders. Travel by car or air is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field required.
• Experience with waste-stream approvals for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Knowledge of DOT and RCRA regulations for solid/hazardous waste and used oil.
• Experience interpreting facility permits and applying conditions to waste approvals.
• Experience creating Waste Approvals procedures and policies.
• Experience adapting to changes in procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve waste streams and enter related data for the facility.
• Develop and maintain Waste Approvals policies and procedures.
• Interpret DOT, RCRA, and state regulations related to waste.
• Explain regulatory requirements to generators, sales reps, and staff.
• Interpret permit conditions and apply them to waste approvals.
• Identify and address potential compliance issues with waste streams and permits.
• Provide input to EHS managers on policies and programs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers on regulatory issues.
• Track waste-approval metrics and set improvement targets.
• Coordinate with facilities to streamline approvals and shipments.
• Perform administrative duties related to Waste Approvals.
• Represent the company professionally to stakeholders.
• Travel to other locations or vendors as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Time management

Written communication

iPhone experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SQL queries

CCMS

Waste Linq

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crystal Clean is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support waste-approval and facility-compliance activities, reviewing waste streams, interpreting regulatory requirements, and maintaining approval data.

The role includes developing Waste Approvals procedures, researching DOT and RCRA rules, coordinating with facilities, and communicating with stakeholders. Travel by car or air is required.