Data Specialist

Join to apply for the Data Specialist role at Veolia | North America
.

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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.

Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Responsible for entering waste data into onsite systems, focus on efficiency, data analysis, and trending. This position will work in a supervised and/or independent capacity to successfully and safely meet customer data deadlines. This is an entry‑level position developed to assist in learning our business and grow into new roles within our business line.

• Maintain a professional image with clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and potential problems.
• Data management:
  • Review third‑party supplier invoices/data; transfer waste data into associated spreadsheets.
  • Review invoices for accuracy.
  • Negotiate with suppliers.
  • Identify new potential suppliers, technologies & sustainable opportunities.
• Enter data into internal tracking systems and ensure accuracy.
• Review data for trending, identify opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on sustainability improvements based on data insights.
• Have or ability to gain a basic understanding of waste services (hazardous, nonhazardous, recycling, universal, etc), treatment technologies, transportation options, associated equipment, and market(s).
• Operate in a safe manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract terms and possess the ability to follow through on assignments.
• Other work‑related duties, as assigned.

• 6 months–1 year of industry‑related work and customer service experience preferred but not required.
• College degree (recent or in process) in Data Management, Sustainability, Computer Sciences, Environmental preferred.

• Proficient computer skills.
• Data analysis.

• Normal close‑range vision is required for reading.
• Manual dexterity is required to handle paper flow and computer keyboard operation.
• Mobility and hearing are needed to gather information and confer with others.

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees may also 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.

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.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Information Technology

Location:

Westland, MI

Salary: $75,300.00–$ (posted 1 week ago)