On Site Specialist I

Veolia | North America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Employer sponsored 401(k)

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a dedicated environmental professional to provide hazardous and non-hazardous services at a client facility. Responsibilities include packing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping waste in accordance with contract parameters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline and 2–4 years of industry experience, including customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Science related discipline required.
• 2–4 years of industry experience and customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems.
• Manage onsite hazardous and non-hazardous waste needs per the contract.
• Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all US DOT/EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments.
• Other work related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Project management

Time management

Waste disposal

Chemical processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Science related discipline

Tools

Google Office

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing hazardous and non-hazardous services at our client facility to meet our client’s environmental needs in accordance with State and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This position will work in a supervised and/or independent capacity to successfully and safely complete scheduled projects for customers. Responsibilities may include packing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping waste based on the contract parameters.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems.
• Manage onsite customer’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste needs per the contact.
• Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all US DOT/EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste, as required.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments.
• Other work related duties, as assigned.

Work Environment

• Clean Storage Warehouse, Household Hazardous Waste, Laboratory activities, Waste Sampling and Handling

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Science related discipline
• 2-4 years of experience industry related work and customer service preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; proficiency with project/time management; knowledge of continuous process operations, chemical processing and waste disposal.
• Computer proficiency with Google Office.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper Certification
• Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B

Physical Requirements

• Normal close range vision is required for reading.
• Manual dexterity is required to handle paper flow and computer keyboard operation.
• Mobility and hearing is needed to gather information and confer with others.
• Health must permit regular attendance and extended hours to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering
• 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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.