Environmental Specialist – Customer Implementation (Remote in Indianapolis, IN)

The Environmental Specialist – Customer Implementation at WM is responsible for launching and supporting SES operations, coordinating logistics for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves up to 80% travel and requires residency in the greater Indianapolis, IN area. Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications and experience, including RCRA and DOT compliance knowledge.
Job Summary

The Project Specialist position is part of a small team specifically organized to launch and support new SES operations. This position will be deployed to new and existing locations to support the implementation of new projects and assist established sites, as needed. Coordinates all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

This position requires up to 80% trave and requires residency in the greater Indianapolis, IN area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.Assist with operational aspects of new customer launches and existing project sites until the location has all necessary trained headcount to support the operation.May provide support or direction to less experienced staff on WM and customer responsibilities and expectations.Participate with Implementation Team in the establishment of waste storage procedures and related profiles for all managed waste streams, and the initial set-up of transportation logistics at new client site locations.Facilitate and execute deliverables for the customer or WM, as required, on a variety of topics including cost savings, waste diversion, productivity dashboards, and others as assigned. Contribute to the creation of documentation for business processes, key activities, and technical records for wastestream management.

Must live and work in the U.S.

Qualifications

Required QualificationsAssociate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degreeHigh School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement).RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience upon hire and,24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment andManifesting and profiling hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience required upon hire andPre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing upon hireValid Drivers LicenseAbility to obtain TWIC card within 90 days of employment Preferred QualificationsFuture requirements may include: ability to be PIT trained, ability to pass a respirator Fit Test & ability to obtain OSHA 30 certification

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequently

Repetitive MotionsEye/Hand/Foot CoordinationSittingTalkingHearing

Constantly

☒ Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day.Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds most of the work day.Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the work day.Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $55,000/annually - $60,000/annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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