HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL COORDINATOR T&D

Environmental Restoration LLC; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee owned and operated

Comprehensive health benefits coverage

401K eligibility after one year with company match

Paid time off and company paid training

Career growth potential

Job summary

Environmental Restoration LLC, located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, seeks a Transportation & Disposal (T&D) Coordinator to manage hazardous waste activities. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, waste characterization, and technical reporting while working closely with the USEPA.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or extensive work experience in hazardous materials oversight, ensuring safe and efficient waste management practices.

Competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits are offered, fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years technical experience identifying hazardous material characteristics.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant work experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Training requirements for DOT HM and IATA certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and certify hazardous waste profiles and manifests.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials transportation regulations.
• Identify cost-effective disposal methods.

Skills

Knowledge of hazardous waste management

Experience with waste classification

Familiarity with DOT regulations

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

CHMM certification

Job description

Transportation & Disposal (T&D) Coordinator

Job Overview: The Transportation & Disposal (T&D) Coordinator shall have the ability to correctly prepare disposal plans, accurately characterize waste streams, accurately complete waste profiles, assign wastes their proper regulatory classifications, and complete hazardous waste manifests, hazardous material Bill‑of‑Ladings, and Declarations for Dangerous Goods. The T&D Coordinator shall have knowledge of the analytical requirements necessary for the categorization and bulking of compatible waste streams. This person shall also have a thorough working knowledge of both State and Federal hazardous waste management and hazardous materials transportation regulations, including RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, and DOT hazardous materials requirements such as proper labeling, containerization, and off‑site shipping of hazardous materials, as well as a working knowledge of current and innovative treatment technologies, and the ability to prepare written technical reports covering the transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal operations. Our primary client is the USEPA.

Why work for Environmental Restoration?

• 100% Employee owned and operated
• Competitive Wages
• Career growth potential
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage
• 401K eligibility after one year with company match
• Paid time off and company paid training
• Positive and safe work environments
• Health and Safety is our #1 priority: PROS – Pause, Review, Observe, Start

The T&D Coordinator shall have the following minimum qualifications and experience: A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of three (3) years technical experience identifying chemical and/or hazardous characteristics of oil, petroleum, hazardous and radiological substances, biological hazards, and polluted and/or contaminated material and debris, and applying the relevant transportation and disposal regulations when arranging/coordinating T&D activities.

OR a minimum of eight years of technical experience identifying chemical and/or hazardous characteristics of oil, petroleum, hazardous and radiological substances, biological hazards, and polluted and/or contaminated material and debris, and applying the relevant transportation and disposal regulations when arranging/coordinating T&D activities.

The T&D coordinator shall have the ability to manage and ensure proper execution of multiple, simultaneous contracts, and independently manage or assist the response manager/site manager (RM) in coordinating the treatment, transportation, and disposal phases of the task order (TO) so that work is performed in a timely and cost‑efficient manner.

The T&D coordinator shall have and maintain training requirements for DOT HM and IATA certifications for packaging, labeling, and shipping hazardous materials.

A CHMM is preferred.

The T&D coordinator shall provide the following services:

• Prepare hazardous waste profiles and manifests and assign wastes to the proper regulatory coordination with the chemist, provide an effective waste minimization strategy, including bulking compatible waste streams.
• The T&D Coordinator shall prepare, and certify its accuracy and completeness, an initial waste profile for OSC approval prior to solicitations of T&D subcontracts. This initial waste profile shall be included with all T&D solicitations unless otherwise directed by the OSC/PO/CO.
• The T&D Coordinator shall work to identify the most cost‑effective method(s) of disposal.
• Ensure hazardous materials transportation regulations are being complied with, including ensuring there is proper container labeling and vehicle placarding, and that material containerization and transportation are in accordance with applicable state and federal DOT regulations, as well as IATA and other appropriate regulations and standards.
• Provide the RM and EPA with cost‑effective treatment and/or disposal options, considering both traditional and innovative treatment technologies.
• Prepare technical reports covering the transportation and disposal operations. This includes, when requested, treatment/disposal plans which list the site waste streams by type and quantity and provide a cost analysis of alternative disposal and/or treatment options. It might also include developing waste stream characterization, waste minimization activities, and bulking strategies.
• The T&D Coordinator shall prepare and complete TSDF waste profile forms, shipping manifests, and related documents. The T&D Coordinator shall have a working knowledge of the commercial facilities permitted to accept wastes typically encountered at EPA clean‑up sites.
• Schedule off‑site shipments.

EOE/AA M/F/Vets/Disabled XJ6