Project Lead - Hazardous Waste Services

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. Please visit our website

Job Description

Targeted Hourly Pay Range : Minimum $25 to a maximum of $35

BENEFITS

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.

Position Purpose :

Responsible for supervising a team(s) of field employees in providing services to clients that result in the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Coordinates subcontractors and field personnel within the job specifications and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and training to all field service employees.

Prepares project estimates, proposals, and assists with contract preparation.

Primary Duties / responsibilities :

Leads teams in the packing, labeling, manifesting and shipping hazardous waste from the customer(s) site to appropriate disposal centers.

Complies with all applicable governmental regulations, and VES-TS policies and procedures.

Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services that benefit customers.

Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and / or potential problems.

Comply with and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental procedures.

Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT / EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork.

Ensure completion of all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA as well as updated refresher courses instituted by the company.

Oversees the operation and maintenance of all equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background :

BS in Chemistry or BA in related science discipline or equivalent work experience required

5 to 7 years of hazardous waste experience required

1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge of disposal capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.

Computer proficiency

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time management : the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines

Strong customer service orientation

Possess ability to follow through on projects to completion.

Complete knowledge and understanding of contract provisions and terms.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Required Certification / Licenses / Training :

A valid Drivers License is required

Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class B) is required.

40-hour HAZWOPER Training

Preferred Qualifications :

Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B

Additional Information

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.