Approvals Chemist

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Review WIP, SDS, and waste profiles with meticulous attention to detail to prevent unsafe materials from entering operations
• Identify, track, and resolve off-specification waste issues in FMS and Salesforce systems
• Conduct detailed audits and reviews of labpack shipments prior to acceptance
• Maintain and enhance approval data in FMS database
• Provide timely feedback to branches and customers regarding waste opportunities
• Support field operations with drum segregation oversight and chemical/waste compliance verification
• Serve as technical resource for incineration and landfill operations; assist or backup process planners as needed
• Tracks individual profiles to ensure that approvals are completed in a reasonable amount of time to meet scheduled incineration
• Assigns pricing codes to waste streams
• Assigns parameters in laboratory testing of individual samples to verify material
• Provide constructive input on existing and/or proposed policies, regulations, and other pertinent changes to expedite the approval process at the facility
• Completes the approvals on a variety of materials
• Affords technical training for facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline
• 5 to 6 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Chemical/waste analysis expertise
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of FMS and Salesforce systems
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Attention to detail and safety focus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Additional Information

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.