Environmental Field Specialist III - Oregon

Univar Solutions • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Environmental Field Technician III 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. What You'll Do: Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents. Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for 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. In this role, the Analytical Lab Technicians will utilize gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and other techniques to analyze chemical compounds. Analytical Lab Technicians will also test samples for quality control purposes. In addition to performing these tests, responsibilities include monitoring inventory of consumables and reagents to ensure there is sufficient supplies to keep up with testing schedules. Responsible for running different analytical equipment and work with the team in developing different test methods. Assists other engineers in the assessment of process health and defect identification through data lab data mining and correlation. Owns hands-on physical analysis, including sample preparation and distribution. Assignments are semi-routine but may include a wide array of laboratory techniques and skills, equipment maintenance, and process/controls troubleshooting. Use GC, HPLC, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and other techniques to analyze chemical samples. Wastewater sample analysis for different analytes such as COD, TN, Ammonia, metals, etc. PCR analysis for different wastewater streams. Perform instrument maintenance. Track and maintain profiles submitted to TSDF, and make sure TSDF processes in a timely manner; resolve profile issues with Outside Sales Representative, TSDF, ChemCare Sales Coordinator, and customer. 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., CDL, CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work. Perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience.
• 1-3 years of related Operations experience
• 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 wastes.
• Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents.
• Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for 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.
• In this role, the Analytical Lab Technicians will utilize gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and other techniques to analyze chemical compounds.
• Analytical Lab Technicians will also test samples for quality control purposes.
• Responsibilities include monitoring inventory of consumables and reagents to ensure there is sufficient supplies to keep up with testing schedules.
• Responsible for running different analytical equipment and work with the team in developing different test methods.
• Assists other engineers in the assessment of process health and defect identification through data lab data mining and correlation.
• Owns hands-on physical analysis, including sample preparation and distribution.
• Assignments are semi-routine but may include a wide array of laboratory techniques and skills, equipment maintenance, and process/controls troubleshooting.
• Use GC, HPLC, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and other techniques to analyze chemical samples.
• Wastewater sample analysis for different analytes such as COD, TN, Ammonia, metals, etc.
• PCR analysis for different wastewater streams.
• Perform instrument maintenance.
• Track and maintain profiles submitted to TSDF, and make sure TSDF processes in a timely manner; resolve profile issues with Outside Sales Representative, TSDF, ChemCare Sales Coordinator, and customer.
• 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., CDL, CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Benefits

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by a diverse team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits including Unlimited Time Off as business allows, and 8 paid holidays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees