What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator - Waste Management position at Neotecra?
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Waste Management & Sampling
- Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste sampling activities.
- Coordinate waste shipments and ensure proper documentation, including classification of waste (hazardous/non-hazardous).
- Ensure all waste shipments occur within required regulatory timeframes.
- Maintain accurate waste inventory both on-site and within internal systems.
- Perform PCB wipe sampling and complete related regulatory reporting.
- Maintain proper storage conditions for all drums and waste containers.
2. Field Operations Support
- Coordinate and conduct drum swaps, ensuring all drums are accurately labeled.
- Move drums safely using a hand-operated drum cart (approx. 50 pounds).
- Oversee field waste handling practices to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
- Respond promptly to environmental emergencies, spills, or waste-related needs at job sites.
3. Materials & Supplies Management
- Order and manage inventory of environmental field supplies.
- Track and restock supplies as needed to maintain uninterrupted operations.
4. Additional Responsibilities
- Support special sampling initiatives such as suspect material testing or spill assessments.
- Coordinate laboratory analytical testing and track results for all waste streams.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project teams as required.
- Conduct various site inspections including Self Safety Inspections (SSI), self-assessments, and hazardous waste inspections.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in waste management, environmental sampling, or Resource Recovery Specialist–level activities.
- Knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous waste classification, regulatory timelines, and documentation requirements.
- Ability to safely move and handle drums (approx. 50 lbs) using a drum cart.
- Familiarity with PCB sampling procedures and environmental reporting requirements.
- Experience with waste storage standards, field environmental compliance, and spill response.
- Strong ability to maintain inventory, manage supplies, and track analytical results.
- Ability to perform site inspections and identify compliance issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergent site issues.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with project teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (preferred).
- Equivalent military, field operations, or environmental compliance experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- HAZWOPER certification (strongly preferred).
- OSHA, RCRA, or environmental compliance certifications are a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35 - $37