Environmental Specialist Job at Veolia, Philadelphia, PA

TGlaeHdvdzZSRGRReWNPdkdjQmNHa2Jy
  • Veolia
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description



Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description



Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Primary Duties/responsibilities: 

  • Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
  • Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
  • Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
  • Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
  • Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications



Education / Experience / Background: 

  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

  • Strong team player
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement

Additional Information



Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.

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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Job Tags

Full time,

Similar Jobs

South Plains Community Action

Spartan Drivers-Snyder Job at South Plains Community Action

Drive transportation vehicles to pick-up and drop off passengers in accordance with agency policies...  ...vehicle in a clean condition. Complete driver's trip logs and other records as...  ...use of drugs and/or alcohol (including medications) prior to and during performance of "safety... 

Rukes Group

Small Groups Ministry Pastor Job at Rukes Group

 ...Position : Small Groups Ministry Pastor (Westminster) Church : BRAVE Church Location : Westminster, CO Website : brave.org See full profile of the position, church, and area HERE. ABOUT THE CHURCH Bold in Faith | Resolute in Identity | Authentic... 

Gpac

Steel Detailer - Structural Steel Job at Gpac

Structural Steel Detailer Company Overview We are a leading construction firm specializing in structural steel fabrication and erection for commercial and industrial projects. We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Detailer to join our team. Position Summary... 

TEKsystems

Cloud Network Engineer Job at TEKsystems

 ...Cisco equipment and other vendor network equipment and software - Cloud...  ...circuits at the network level (Ethernet, Wave, and MPLS). -...  ...& QualificationsThe Network Engineer will deploy and support the following...  ...PagerDuty.Experience LevelEntry LevelPay and BenefitsThe pay... 

Off Leash K9 Training

Professional Dog Trainer Job at Off Leash K9 Training

 ...Do you have an innate passion and love for dogs? Are you a hard worker that is self-motivated, self-disciplined, outgoing and likes...  ...the country and we are looking to add another Professional Dog Trainer in the Tulsa, OK area. This position is demanding but it's also...