Hazardous Waste Process Planner Chemist

Veolia; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Process Planner in Port Arthur, Texas. The role involves evaluating hazardous waste and ensuring safe processing while adhering to regulatory standards. Candidates should have a BS in Chemistry and preferably 2-4 years of experience in the hazardous waste industry. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of EPA regulations are also essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in the hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Familiarity with EPA regulations regarding RCRA, TSCA, PFOS & HFC.
• Extensive knowledge in processing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate waste receipts for processing and assign codes.
• Direct waste to ensure safe handling and protect employees.
• Maintain and update reactive database and profiles.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer orientation

Computer skills

Education

BS in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Process Planner is responsible for evaluating incoming receipts of hazardous waste for disposal. Evaluation includes knowledge of physical and chemical hazards of the waste, packaging size and type, regulatory restrictions, and facility restrictions for processing waste or feed limitations of the incineration unit. Processing includes repackaging, pumping liquids to tanks or direct to incinerator, direct burn of pre-packaged drums, and bulking of waste for feedstock.

Provides assistance to plant operations personnel to include determining suitability of waste type versus processing options, evaluating or re-evaluating waste description, sample results, and packaging size or type determined on receipt. Also troubleshoots inventory issues to ensure timely destruction of waste in storage. Interacts with appropriate site personnel to insure environmental, health and safety issues and requirements. Participates in safety reviews of potential waste opportunities, regulatory and customer audits of the facility.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate waste receipts for processing. Assign processing codes used to direct waste to specific plant processes.
• Use knowledge of chemistry to direct waste to processes that ensure safe handling of the waste and protection of plant employees.
• Evaluate chemical reactivity and compatibility of waste to determine plant processing including batching, inert or ambient atmospheres, repackaging, or direct feed.
• Maintain and update reactive database and all profiles to composition, handling, incineration, etc. to ensure appropriate burn requirements.
• Insure and monitor that all hazardous waste inventory is processed within designated time parameters.
• Work with operational personnel to determine most preferred method of handling various waste streams.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to ensure process burn plans are effective and efficient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related discipline required.
• Prior work experience of 2-4 years in the hazardous waste industry preferred.
• Familiarity with EPA regulations regarding RCRA, TSCA, PFOS & HFC chemicals a plus.
• Extensive knowledge in processing methodologies.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong chemical background.

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.