Laboratory Supervisor Hazardous Waste

WM; Emelle (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

WM is seeking a laboratory supervisor for the landfill laboratory to ensure safe, efficient daily operations in coordination with the laboratory manager.

The role focuses on quality control, compliance with RCRA and waste analysis plans, and overseeing laboratory personnel. The supervisor will ensure safety and proper disposal methods while coordinating with other supervisors and maintaining customer relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Chemistry required.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Preferred: none listed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures laboratory operations and data meet quality control objectives.
• Adheres to waste analysis plan and RCRA regulations as it pertains to analysis and testing.
• Reviews special waste to determine acceptability for hazardous waste disposal.
• Performs routine laboratory functions as assigned.
• Facilitates the receipt of materials for treatment and disposal in compliance with WM policies and procedures.
• Identifies appropriate treatment and disposal methodologies for the specific waste.
• Oversees laboratory personnel, including coaching, training, and evaluating performance.
• Ensures health and safety of employees and environment.
• Coordinates with other supervisors to keep services informed.
• Keeps laboratory manager informed of problems requiring attention.
• Interacts with customers and assists with questions/concerns.

Skills

Quality control

Safety

Training employees

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

High School Diploma or GED

4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

I. Job Summary

Ensures the safe and efficient daily operation of the landfill laboratory, in coordination with the laboratory manager.

• Ensures laboratory operations and data meet quality control objectives.


• Adheres to waste analysis plan and RCRA regulations as it pertains to analysis and testing.


• Reviews special waste to determine acceptability for hazardous waste disposal.


• Performs routine laboratory functions as assigned.


• Facilitates the receipt of materials for treatment and disposal in compliance with WM policies and procedures, including state and federal guidelines.


• Identifies appropriate treatment and disposal methodologies to be utilized at the facility for the specific waste.


• Oversees laboratory personnel, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions


• Ensures that the health and safety of the employees and environment is maximized.


• Works with other supervisors/managers to coordinate services and keep them informed as issues arise.


• Keeps laboratory manager fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.


• Makes personal contact with customers and assists them with questions and/or concerns as appropriate.


• Ensures safety, cleanliness and organization of laboratory work area and related storage areas.


• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees.


• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.


• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures laboratory operations and data meet quality control objectives.


• Adheres to waste analysis plan and RCRA regulations as it pertains to analysis and testing.


• Reviews special waste to determine acceptability for hazardous waste disposal.


• Performs routine laboratory functions as assigned.


• Facilitates the receipt of materials for treatment and disposal in compliance with WM policies and procedures, including state and federal guidelines.


• Identifies appropriate treatment and disposal methodologies to be utilized at the facility for the specific waste.


• Oversees laboratory personnel, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions


• Ensures that the health and safety of the employees and environment is maximized.


• Works with other supervisors/managers to coordinate services and keep them informed as issues arise.


• Keeps laboratory manager fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.


• Makes personal contact with customers and assists them with questions and/or concerns as appropriate.


• Ensures safety, cleanliness and organization of laboratory work area and related storage areas.


• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees.


• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.


• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications


• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Chemistry, or in lieu of degree,


• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.


• 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)


• Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

• Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.