Environmental Field Specialist II Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Science

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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 to the 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.
Arrange for samples and profiles to be submitted to TSDF (Treatment Storage Disposal Facility), coordinate expired profile program.
Collaborating with organizational leaders and front-line teams to implement processes thatutilizestaff effectively, enhance service and continuously improve the work environment
Adhere to Univar and customer safety training
Perform maintenance on equipment as needed
Offload and onload chemical tankers as needed
Perform rounds and readings and inspections as needed
Perform lubrication maintenance as assigned
Pump down outdoor sumps as needed
Strict adherence to documented procedures
Able to work inside or outside in all weather conditions
Ability to coordinate and help entire shift to complete all daily tasks
Communicate problems to management for escalation
Become highly technical in all areas of focus in scope
Be able to stand for many hours at a time if needed
Follow and don and doff PPE requirements for each job assigned up to full Tyvek suits with respirators
Work well within a team of dedicated technicians to perform at a high level with a focus on customer service skills
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.
Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., 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 preferred
5-10 years of related operations facilities experience preferred
Preferred in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.
Function specific training and required customer-site specific training.
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 waste.
Customer service skills.

Where You'll Work:

2501 NE Century Boulevard, Hillsboro, OR 97124

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 cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

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