Environmental Specialist I - Special Services

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. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose

This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading/unloading, transporting, and sampling/profiling of hazardous and non hazardous materials. All duties must be performed in strict compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.; Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.; Maintain a professional image to clients: answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.; Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.; Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.; On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends); Confined Space Entry

Requirements

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required; Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred; Strong team player; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines; Punctual; Mechanical Aptitude; Strong customer service orientation; Computer proficiency; Ability to follow through on assignments.; 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification; Valid Drivers License; Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement; Ability to work in all atmospheric conditions; Ability to lift 60 pounds; Required to wear respiratory protection (clean shaven)