Environmental Field Specialist II

Univar Solutions•Hillsboro, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Acts as Waste Technician for customer-site work. May require coordinating performance of subcontractors. Must understand and apply RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976), DOT & EPA regulations as they affect the packing, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience preferred.
5-10 years of related operations facilities experience preferred.
Preferred in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.
Function specific training and required customer-site specific training.
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office suite. Requires intermediate level understanding of Excel and Outlook.
Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and waste.
Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents.
Know and understand all rules and regulations specific to the customer site. Align with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
Complete site inspections and audits.
Arrange for samples and profiles to be submitted to TSDF (Treatment Storage Disposal Facility), coordinate expired profile program.
Collaborating with organizational leaders and front-line teams to implement processes that utilize staff effectively, enhance service and continuously improve the work environment.
Adhere to Univar and customer safety training.
Perform maintenance on equipment as needed.
Offload and onload chemical tankers as needed.
Perform rounds and readings and inspections as needed.
Perform lubrication maintenance as assigned.
Pump down outdoor sumps as needed.
Strict adherence to documented procedures.
Able to work inside or outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to coordinate and help entire shift to complete all daily tasks.
Communicate problems to management for escalation.
Become highly technical in all areas of focus in scope.
Be able to stand for many hours at a time if needed.
Follow and don and doff PPE requirements for each job assigned up to full Tyvek suits with respirators.
Work well within a team of dedicated technicians to perform at a high level with a focus on customer service skills.
Receive orders for pickup of customer wastes; develop calendar for monthly and/or quarterly pickup schedule, if applicable. Coordinate pickups with Univar ChemCare office, transporters, and TSDF’s as appropriate. Perform waste sampling and submittal to appropriate TSDF.
Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work.
Perform all other duties as required.