On-Site Specialist I
About the role
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America.
Position Purpose: Responsible for providing hazardous and non-hazardous services at our client facility to meet our client’s environmental needs in accordance with State and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems.
- Manage onsite customer’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste needs per the contract.
- Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure completion and accuracy of all US DOT/EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste, as required.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments.
- Other work related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Science related discipline, 2-4 years of experience industry related work and customer service preferred.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills; proficiency with project/time management; knowledge of continuous process operations, chemical processing and waste disposal.
- Computer proficiency with Google Office.
- Required Certification / Licenses / Training: OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper Certification, Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B.
Physical Requirements
Normal close range vision is required for reading. Manual dexterity is required to handle paper flow and computer keyboard operation. Mobility and hearing is needed to gather information and confer with others. Health must permit regular attendance and extended hours to meet deadlines.
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.