Project Specialist

WM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WM Houston is seeking an Inventory and Logistics Coordinator for the Industrial Waste segment. You will oversee materials handling, coordinate travel for hourly crew, and supervise on-site activities at client locations to ensure safe, compliant waste storage, transport and disposal.

You'll liaise with clients and vendors, maintain regulatory documentation (RCRA/DOT), and promote a culture of safety across sites while coordinating schedules, profiles, manifests and loading operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience
• 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement)
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting
• Assist with client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts
• Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations

Skills

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Associate's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant work experience

Job description

Job Summary

This position will handle Inventory Management for the Industrial Waste Segment. This position will also coordinate all travel for hourly team members traveling to sites. Coordinates all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Associate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience
• 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement)
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience

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.

• Lifting 20 - 50 lbs
• Handling
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing,in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

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.