Waste Acceptance Specialist

Clean Harbors•Norwell, MA

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring for a Waste Acceptance Specialist. The Waste Acceptance Specialist determines safe, compliant, and cost effective disposal options for a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. The Specialist will provide prompt and thorough review of waste profiles. The review process may include making inquiries about, and/or corrections to chemical or regulatory information in the waste profile. This role will determine the best disposal option based on physical, chemical, and regulatory information in the profile and will approve waste into the Clean Harbors network of facilities. Why work for Clean Harbors? Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5; competitive wages; Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment; Group 401K with company matching component; Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement; Positive and safe work environments; Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Requirements

Strong customer service skills
Strong written communication skills and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Detail Oriented
Ability to work in a team environment
Works with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills
Must be decisive and take initiative in problem resolution
B.S. degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
Two years in a technical capacity within the Hazardous Waste or Environmental Services Industry plus a working knowledge of Environmental Regulations, including RCRA and DOT

Responsibilities

Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
The Waste Acceptance Specialist will assist customers (both internal and external) with regulatory and technical issues and will work closely with the Company's Compliance and Health and Safety Departments to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations as well as conformance to facility permits
Reviews and approves customer waste profiles. Reviews the SDS, Profile and other supporting documentation and analytical data for adherence to all Federal, State, Provincial and facility regulations and permit requirements. Identifies potential Health and Safety and operational concerns with management of the waste.
Monitors incoming work-load and allocated work to junior members of the team. Addresses general questions submitted by the field on a real-time basis.
Provides real-time support to the field on standard operating procedures, waste profiles, LDRs and regulatory guidance on facility requirements/capabilities at the state and federal levels. Acts as a technical liaison for sales and customers. Responsible for maintaining the profile data base. Generates complete and accurate profile level instructions to support health and safety and operational concerns. Recommends and implements strategies for process, quality or service improvements.
Other duties as assigned