Waste Coordinator

A Waste Coordinator at SET Environmental is responsible for: 

• Preparing shipments to SET and other established waste vendors 
• Being the point of contact person if there are compliance related issues regarding wastes 
• Housekeeping in 90-day waste storage area, which includes required inspections and quality control of outgoing loads prior to leaving the site 
• Ensuring the load is acceptable per DOT regulations and requirements  
• Tracking the material once it leaves the site up until the return manifest copy is received 
• Performing weekly visual inspections of items such as satellite accumulation areas, perform sampling, and maintain waste management supplies 
• To be a subject matter expert in all areas in concerning waste management 
• Interacting with different multi-chem divisions daily via phone, email, and in meetings 
• Meet at least weekly with designated stakeholder(s) to discuss the program status, upcoming shipments, compliance issues, and/or any potential problem areas 
• Provide ideas and recommendations concerning waste minimization, elimination, and by-product reuse/recycling during update meetings. Project tracking, status reports, and documentation of hazardous waste reduction, landfill avoidance, and cost reductions to-date and projected are also required for these meetings 
• Performing other miscellaneous duties as necessary 
   

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor' Degree in environmental studies or related field preferred 
• Must have 2 years of practical field experience including hazardous waste handling, lab packing, chemical consolidation, manifesting, and scheduling rental containers 
• Competent computer skills, including MS Office 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proven self-starter and highly motivated 
• Obtain and keep current all certifications/licenses required (i.e. 40-hour HAZWOPER training, forklift certification, medical certification including respirator use) 
• Must have knowledge of all RCRA and DOT regulations 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more