Waste Disposal Coordinator

Principal Responsibilities

• Documentation review: Review paperwork and samples for completeness, safety, treatment or disposal suitability, and compliance with all applicable regulations and permits.
• Work direction: Work under general supervision, with tasks guided by project goals or sub-function objectives.
• Problem solving: Resolve complex issues independently while seeking guidance for highly complex matters when required.
• Waste stream assessment: Identify potential waste stream concerns and direct them to the appropriate department for review or handling.
• Waste profile support: Assist with the accurate completion of waste profiles and approve material profile sheets.
• Vendor shipment coordination: Coordinate with internal departments to arrange third-party vendor shipments to alternate Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.
• QA/QC approval: Review and approve quality assurance and quality control documentation.
• Disposal approvals: Secure approvals from final disposal facilities.
• Regulatory guidance: Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance to internal staff and customers.
• Facility audits: Conduct audits of final disposal facilities to ensure compliance and suitability.
• Department coordination: Act as a liaison between operations and sales teams to support smooth waste management processes.
• Permit compliance: Ensure incoming waste is acceptable under existing permit requirements.
• Pricing support: Assist with pricing related to the safe, compliant, and legal treatment or removal of materials.
• Additional duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned or as needed.

• Waste characterization knowledge: Strong understanding of waste characterization principles, including analysis, evaluation, and waste processing protocols.
• Communication skills: Persuasive and highly effective in both internal and external communication.
• Relationship management: Strong ability to collaborate, listen actively, and manage professional relationships.
• Business perspective: Ability to understand situations from multiple business viewpoints, including regulatory, operational, and financial perspectives.

• Regulatory knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and applicable state regulations, gained through at least two years of progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, chemistry, or a related field.
• Safety and hazardous waste expertise: Knowledge of current industrial safety practices, industrial hygiene, and hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations.