Environmental Specialist - Hazardous Material (On-Site) in Richmond, VA at Veolia North America

Job Description

About Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. In 2022, with nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) generated consolidated revenue of €28.508 billion in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

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. This position will work in a supervised and/or independent capacity to successfully and safely complete scheduled projects for customers. Responsibilities may include packing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping waste based on the contract parameters

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems.

2. Manage onsite customers’ hazardous and non-hazardous waste needs per the contact.

3. Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures

4. Ensure completion and accuracy of all US DOT/EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste, as required.

5. Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

6. Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments.

7. Other work-related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

● Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Science related discipline preferred

● 2-4 years of experience industry related work and customer service preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

●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

Additional Information

VNA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. VNA’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group status as defined by applicable law. VNA gives fair consideration to all qualified individuals and affords all employees and applicants opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities without regard to membership in any applicable protected category. No opportunity for hire, advancement or any other condition of employment will be diminished through unlawful discriminatory practices.Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance.  In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.  

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! 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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! 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.