Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist II

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, seeks a Waste Management professional to sort, package, and manage hazardous waste under DOE/EPA/RCRA/TSCA guidelines. You will coordinate with onsite generators to ensure compliance and operate the Waste Management Upgrade (WMS-U) for requisition entry and storage requirements.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in science/engineering and 2–5 years of waste management experience, with proficiency in hazardous waste shipments and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in waste management and/or transportation.
• Proven ability to manage hazardous waste shipments in line with DOE, EPA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient with the WMS-U application.
• Provide technical support for accurate waste characterization.
• Develop waste sampling plans and waste determinations.
• Understand regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, EPA, DOE Orders) and TSDF criteria.
• Identify waste streams for segregation and ensure Waste Acceptance Criteria compliance.
• Assist in waste shipments to TSDFs and write detailed work instructions.

Skills

Hazardous waste shipping

Regulatory compliance

Waste management

WMS-U proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

WMS-U application

Microsoft Office

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL, seeks a Waste Management professional to sort, package, and manage hazardous waste under DOE/EPA/RCRA/TSCA guidelines. You will coordinate with onsite generators to ensure compliance and operate the Waste Management Upgrade (WMS-U) for requisition entry and storage requirements.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in science/engineering and 2–5 years of waste management experience, with proficiency in hazardous waste shipments and MS Office.