Senior Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to manage hazardous waste projects at client sites across the Bay area. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, conduct inspections, and deliver exceptional customer service while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in hazardous waste management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage hazardous waste programs and projects on-site.
• Prepare chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal.
• Conduct safety equipment and hazardous waste inspections.

Skills

Communication

Analytical abilities

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in hazardous-waste industry or equivalent experience

Job description

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Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist for ourLab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS)team. As a Senior Environmental Specialist, you will support our clients on-site by managing their hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management.

This position reports to the Operations Manager. This role is based on site at client locations in the Bay area. You will report out of ourSan Leandro, CA office.

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Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety practices
• Preparation of chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material.
• Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehicles
• Conduct safety equipment and hazardous waste inspections.
• Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Champion our commitment to the WOW! by providing outstanding support and innovative solutions to our clients
• Develop a high-level of state and federal regulatory expertise ensuring our client’s compliance needs are met (e.g RCRA, DOT, and OSHA)
• Conduct spill response measures, including the assessment of the spills and cleanup efforts
• Rotating on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience
• Minimum of 12+ month experience in the hazardous waste industry
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as individually
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional exchanges of information
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes
• Skilled in building strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis. Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)
• Ability to complete professional advancement program in hazardous waste management
• The Environmental Specialist frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive
• Must be able to report to San Leandro office within 1 hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts
• Valid US driver’s license .Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Prior successful experience in a customer service role
• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Customer Service, and General Business

• Industries

  Environmental Quality Programs

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