Environmental Field Specialist II

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Location:

Carlsbad, CA, US, 92008

Company Name:
Univar Solutions USA LLC

Requisition

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Environmental Field Technician II

Acts as Waste Technician for customer-site work. May require coordinating performance of subcontractors. Must understand and apply RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976), DOT & EPA regulations as they affect the packing, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.

What You'll Do:

• Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents.
• Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for customer site.
  
  Align with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Complete site inspections and audits.
• Consolidation of non-hazardous and class 2 waste for roll off.
• Arrange for samples and profiles to be submitted to TSDF (Treatment Storage Disposal Facility), coordinate expired profile program.
• Track and maintain profiles submitted to TSDF, and make sure TSDF processes in a timely manner; resolve profile issues with Outside Sales Representative, TSDF, Chem Care Sales Coordinator, and customer.
• Receive orders for pickup of customer wastes; develop calendar for monthly and/or quarterly pickup schedule, if applicable. Coordinate pickups with Univar Chem Care office, transporters, and TSDF’s as appropriate. Perform waste sampling and submittal to appropriate TSDF.
• Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Prepare pickup and transport of customer wastes, by occasionally loading and unloading company trucks and common carriers using forklift and other required equipment on customer site.
• Prepare for shipment and load hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling / disposal facilities.
• Maintain a good driving record
• Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., CDL, CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work.
• Perform all other duties as required.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience.
• 1-3 years of related Operations experience
• Preferred in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.
• Current 40-hour Hazwoper. ( Univar will train in the event of not having this certification)
• Function specific training and required customer-site specific training, if applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office suite. Requires intermediate level understanding of Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.
• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations.

Where You'll Work:

• Carlsbad, CA

Pay and Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $/year. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.

What You Can Expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for…