Hazardous Waste Specialist I – Spill Response & Remediation

Veolia North America, LLC; Flanders (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC in the United States is seeking a remedial and disposal technician to perform spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading and sampling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. All duties must be conducted in strict compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (GED acceptable) with preference for a chemistry-related degree, plus a 40-hour HAZWOPER

Qualifications

• Education/experience required: HS diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill clean‑up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
• Maintain a professional image to clients: answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
• Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
• On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends)
• Confined Space Entry

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Punctual

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Computer skills

Follow‑through

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

Veolia North America, LLC in the United States is seeking a remedial and disposal technician to perform spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading and sampling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. All duties must be conducted in strict compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (GED acceptable) with preference for a chemistry-related degree, plus a 40-hour HAZWOPER