Environmental Specialist

• Assist customers with the analysis, characterization, approval, and shipment of various waste streams.
• Determine the appropriate analytical testing needed for specific waste disposal outlets. Prepare Chain of custodies for waste samples.
• Provide waste characterization based on analytical, SDS’s, and generator process knowledge.
• Prepare waste profiles to be submitted to disposal outlets.
• Provide customers with various disposal outlets based on acceptance guidelines and disposal pricing.
• Prepare estimates and quotes based on disposal outlet pricing.
• Prepare shipping paperwork using waste manifesting system - including manifests, LDR’s, placards, and container labels.
• Coordinate waste transportation with dispatch.
• Track disposal quantities to assist customers with yearly reporting to TCEQ.
• Maintain yearly RCRA and Hazardous Materials Management training, including TCEQ and EPA guidelines and updates.
• Approve and verify accuracy of waste disposal bills from vendors.
• Maintain relationships with disposal vendors and TSDFs. This includes new disposal outlets and technologies.
• Assist sales teams with customer site visits and meetings. Provide sales team with assistance on disposal questions and customer inquiries.
• Utilize TCEQ Central Registry to research customer waste streams.
• Prepare customer billing and submit to accounts receivable. Verify that billing is correct based on customer rates and includes disposal, transportation, equipment rentals, and washouts.
• Approve and code disposal vendor bills for accounts payable.
• Track all disposal revenue and costs. Calculate monthly accruals based on uncaptured revenue and costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-oriented field (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or similar subject matter) or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in the hazardous waste industry preferred
• Obtain and keep current all certifications/licenses required (i.e., 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification)
• Must be highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Working knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, and DOT
• Ability to work in outdoor, non-climate-controlled environments

Experience:

• Environmental Industry: 1 year (Required)
• Hazardous materials: 1 year (Required)
• RCRA or DOT: 1 year (Required)