Manager, Operations - Hazardous Waste

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Arlington, OR
•$74,580 - $95,150•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the hazardous waste disposal facility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • 7 years of relevant word experience (in addition to education requirement).
  • New Employee Orientation (1 time) Upon Hire
  • Basic Fire Fighting Upon Hire
  • Emergency SIMLT/EVAC Drills Upon Hire
  • Contingency Plan Upon Hire
  • Personal Protective Equipment Upon Hire
  • Advanced P.P.E/SCBA Upon Hire
  • Waste Analysis Plan Upon Hire
  • First Aid Upon Hire
  • C.P.R. Upon Hire
  • Casualty Control Upon Hire
  • Spill Response Upon Hire
  • Combustible Gas/Oxygen Testing Upon Hire
  • Toxic Gas Testing Upon Hire
  • Safety Shoes Upon Hire
  • Safety Glasses Upon Hire
  • Sign In/out Gate Attendant Upon Hire
  • Respiratory Protection Upon Hire
  • Fire Protection Plan Upon Hire
  • Emergency Coordinator Upon Hire
  • Environmental Compliance Upon Hire
  • RCRA Inspections Upon Hire
  • Incident Reporting Upon Hire
  • Sampling Protocols Operations Upon Hire
  • Manifest/Incoming Shipments Upon Hire
  • Manifest/Outgoing Shipments Upon Hire
  • Trans of DOT Haz Material Upon Hire
  • DOT Classification/Haz Mat Table Upon Hire
  • DOT Hazardous Material Security Training Upon Hire
  • Hazard Communication Upon Hire
  • Hearing Conservation Upon Hire
  • Heat & Cold Stress Training Upon Hire
  • Lockout/Tagout Upon Hire
  • Hotwork/Welding Upon Hire
  • Forklift Operation Upon Hire
  • Linebreaking Upon Hire
  • Confined Space Entry Upon Hire
  • Grounding and Bonding Equipment Upon Hire
  • Blood Born Pathogens Upon Hire
  • Vickery Safety Policies Upon Hire
  • Receipt Control Upon Hire
  • OSHA 40 Hour (1 time) Upon Hire
  • OSHA 8 Hour Refresher Upon Hire
  • Boiler Chemicals and Boiler Start-Up/Operations Upon Hire
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Upon Hire
  • Confined Space/Emergency Response Drill Upon Hire

Responsibilities

  • Ensures smooth 24 hour, 7 day per week operation of the hazardous waste disposal facility.
  • Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
  • Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
  • Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
  • Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
  • Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
  • Coordinate emergency response operations (as Emergency Coordinator) in case of an incident or spill.
  • Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
  • Manage all purchased materials inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times without excessive inventory costs.
  • Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
  • Assists in the budget process as required.
  • Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the hazardous waste disposal facility through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
  • Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
  • Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short-term disability
  • stock purchase plan
  • company matching on a 401(k)
  • paid vacation
  • holidays
  • personal days
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