Waste Disposal Coordinator

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a Waste Compliance Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance, review paperwork, and guide internal teams on waste handling and disposal requirements. The role involves coordinating third‑party shipments, QA/QC approvals, and ensuring permits are met.

The position requires knowledge of RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and state regulations, with a focus on safety and hazardous waste operations. Strong communication and relationship management are essential in collaborating with

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge of RCRA, DOT, TSCA and state regulations (2+ years).
• Safety and hazardous waste expertise in treatment, storage and disposal operations.
• Waste characterization knowledge and processing protocols.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and business perspective.

Responsibilities

• Review regulatory paperwork and ensure compliance with permits and safety standards.
• Provide guidance on regulatory interpretations to internal staff and customers.
• Coordinate with departments to address waste shipments and disposal facility requirements.
• Approve QA/QC documentation and facility disposal approvals.
• Assist with pricing related to safe and compliant waste treatment or removal.
• Support audits of disposal facilities for compliance and suitability.

Skills

Waste characterization knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship management

Problem solving

Business perspective

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

• Documentation review: Review paperwork and samples for completeness, safety, treatment or disposal suitability, and compliance with all applicable regulations and permits.
• Work direction: Work under general supervision, with tasks guided by project goals or sub-function objectives.
• Problem solving: Resolve complex issues independently while seeking guidance for highly complex matters when required.
• Waste stream assessment: Identify potential waste stream concerns and direct them to the appropriate department for review or handling.
• Waste profile support: Assist with the accurate completion of waste profiles and approve material profile sheets.
• Vendor shipment coordination: Coordinate with internal departments to arrange third-party vendor shipments to alternate Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.
• QA/QC approval: Review and approve quality assurance and quality control documentation.
• Disposal approvals: Secure approvals from final disposal facilities.
• Regulatory guidance: Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance to internal staff and customers.
• Facility audits: Conduct audits of final disposal facilities to ensure compliance and suitability.
• Department coordination: Act as a liaison between operations and sales teams to support smooth waste management processes.
• Permit compliance: Ensure incoming waste is acceptable under existing permit requirements.
• Pricing support: Assist with pricing related to the safe, compliant, and legal treatment or removal of materials.
• Additional duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned or as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Waste characterization knowledge: Strong understanding of waste characterization principles, including analysis, evaluation, and waste processing protocols.
• Communication skills: Persuasive and highly effective in both internal and external communication.
• Relationship management: Strong ability to collaborate, listen actively, and manage professional relationships.
• Business perspective: Ability to understand situations from multiple business viewpoints, including regulatory, operational, and financial perspectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and applicable state regulations, gained through at least two years of progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, chemistry, or a related field.
• Safety and hazardous waste expertise: Knowledge of current industrial safety practices, industrial hygiene, and hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations.