Hazardous Waste & Spill Response Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a remediation and hazardous materials specialist to perform spill response, sampling, packaging, labeling, and transportation coordination in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in Chemistry preferred), 40-hour HAZWOPER, and a valid driver's license. On-call coverage includes nights and weekends, with physical capability for heavy lifting and protective equipment use.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required.

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 DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork 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 orientation

Computer proficiency

Follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a remediation and hazardous materials specialist to perform spill response, sampling, packaging, labeling, and transportation coordination in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in Chemistry preferred), 40-hour HAZWOPER, and a valid driver's license. On-call coverage includes nights and weekends, with physical capability for heavy lifting and protective equipment use.