Knowledge and understanding of RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and applicable state regulations gained through two (2) or more years of progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, chemistry, or a related field
Knowledgeable of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene and of hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal operations
Knowledgeable of waste characterization principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols
Persuasive and highly effective at communicating, internally and externally
Strong ability to collaborate, listen and manage relationships
Ability to understand a particular situation from the perspective of different business units (regulatory, operations, financial, etc.)
Responsibilities
Reviews paperwork and/or samples for completeness, safety with respect to treatment/disposal, and compliance with all applicable regulations/permits
Works under general direction and work is guided through project or sub-function objectives
Solves complex problems and seeks guidance for highly complex problems
Identifies potential waste stream issues and directs such waste streams to proper department
Assists in the proper completion of waste profiles and approves material profile sheets
Coordinates with other departments to arrange third party vendor shipments to alternate Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)
Approves QA/QC documents
Secures final disposal facility approvals
Provides regulatory interpretation to staff and customers
Performs audits on final disposal facilities
Acts as a liaison between the operations and sales departments
Ensures that incoming waste is acceptable under existing permit
Provides assistance with pricing for the safe and legal treatment/removal of materials
Performs other, related duties as assigned or apparent