Environmental Specialist - Richmond, VA, United States - Veolia North America

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Company Description About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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.

VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America.

Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

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Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

Responsible for providing hazardous and non-hazardous services at our client facility to meet our client's environmental needs in accordance with State and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

This position will work in a supervised and/or independent capacity to successfully and safely complete scheduled projects for customers. Responsibilities may include packing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping waste based on the contract parameters

Comply and enforce all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
Ensure completion and accuracy of all US DOT/EPA paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste, as required.

Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner to insure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Science related discipline preferred
~2-4 years of experience industry related work and customer service preferred

Proficiency with project/time management
Knowledge of continuous process operations, chemical processing, and waste disposal.
Computer proficiency with Google Office.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Commercial Driver's License Class A or B

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.