What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Waste Management Professional position at Veolia Environnement SA?
Company Overview
Veolia North America offers a wide range of services to its customers, including water, waste and energy management.
We are committed to providing high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off policies.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine analyses and screenings of organic and inorganic substances to determine the make-up of hazardous waste and appropriate stabilization according to quality assurance and control procedures.
The individual will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment in compliance with regulatory and site specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform variety of fingerprint screens and other wet and organic chemistry methodologies to determine the nature of hazardous substances.
- Determine packaging and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
- Maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
- Gather paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of incomplete sections.
- Compile and report analysis data including QA/QC data for review by staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline required.
- ~1 to 3 years experience in hazardous waste industry or related work experience preferred.
- Typing speed minimum of 30wpm.
- Good knowledge of computer programs.
- Required Certification/Licenses/Training: ~24-Hour HAZWOPER Training.
Working Conditions:
The candidate must handle hazardous material while partaking in laboratory activities, performing waste sampling and handling, as well as household hazardous waste.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, apron, and a Tyvek coat must be continuously used.
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.
