Hazardous Waste Approvals Specialist

Veolia; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Waste Compliance Specialist to review and approve non-hazardous industrial waste for landfill disposal and to determine acceptability of waste materials in accordance with site capabilities and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing technical documents, evaluating waste streams, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure compliant disposal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required with 2+ years in a related occupation.
• 1 year experience with IBMi/AS400.
• 2 years hands-on experience in laboratory or field settings evaluating, processing, and coordinating the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• 2 years of experience interpreting and applying federal and state hazardous waste regulations (RCRA, TSCA, DOT, LDR).

Responsibilities

• Understand WAP requirements, disposal capabilities, and local/state/federal regulations (RCRA, EPA, DOT).
• Review and approve waste profile sheets, supplemental forms, and waste analysis reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate reactive and over-packed waste streams for hazards and safety concerns.
• Prepare and revise technical documents including profile sheets, disposal decisions, site addenda, and receiving forms.
• Identify analytical testing requirements for waste treatment and disposal.
• Coordinate with customer service, laboratory, and sales to resolve issues.
• Provide technical assistance on waste stream acceptability and permit requirements.
• Process profile modification requests and update AS400 database records.
• Communicate with operations, EH&S, and accounting on material acceptance and costs.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Hazardous materials handling

Laboratory/field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

2 years of related occupation experience

Tools

IBMi/AS400

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a Waste Compliance Specialist to review and approve non-hazardous industrial waste for landfill disposal and to determine acceptability of waste materials in accordance with site capabilities and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing technical documents, evaluating waste streams, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure compliant disposal.