Waste Management

The  Environmental Compliance Auditor Associate is a junior-level position on the Compliance Audit team.  This role will work with a Sr. Compliance Auditor on environmental audits in our market areas.  Your experience in chemistry, environmental and/or organics will be key along with your audit experience.  This position can be located anywhere in the US, near a major airport. The Jr. Environmental Compliance Auditor reports to the Compliance Audit Manager.  Job Summary Under minimal supervision, plans and conducts environmental compliance audits of various entities to determine compliance with Federal and State environmental regulatory requirements, environmental programs and internal policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.  Plan and conduct internal environmental audits to determine compliance with Federal and State and local regulations.  Review facility operations and records to ensure adequacy of programs, compliance with procedures, consistency with established laws, rules and regulations and guidelines applicable to overall compliance for the operation. Prepare audit reports, and implement administrative and technical audit procedures for audit program activities.  Review and verify audit corrective actions and actions to prevent reoccurrence for all audit findings.  Reviews, prepares, or maintain audit protocols relevant to applicable federal and state regulations.  Interact effectively with all levels of site’s management and operational personnel to audit work practices and programs.  Perform other duties which may be assigned as time or circumstances necessitates. Provides regulatory review and develops guidance documents as needed.  This position requires approximately 60% travel.  Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field.  Five or more years of previous experience in environmental management or related areas.  B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements BEAC or equivalent auditing certification (preferred).  C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required None Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely; Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; Normal setting for this job is: office setting  Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Job Summary Using established procedures under close supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned districts within a Market Area. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for districts within a Market Area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting. Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.  Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.  Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation. Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.  May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities are required. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Environmental Science or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency and four (4) years of relevant work experience. Experience: One (1) year of previous experience (in addition to education requirements). B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required MS Office familiarity, general computer acumen and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software. Familiarity with statistical methods. Research skills. A working knowledge of the company’s operations and business hierarchy. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor. Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Job Summary Performs basic laboratory tasks, assists chemists, sets up routine lab parameters, and maintains logs.  Complies with QA/QC policies and procedures.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned.  Receives waste samples, Waste Analysis Report, and time card from Assistant Technician. Understands and certified to perform the quality criteria required by the Lab Tech I and Tech II positions to include:             a.         GC Orientation                                 e.         Solvent Analysis             b.         PCB Prep                                          f.          PCB Analysis             c.         Solvent Prep                                    g.         ICP Analysis             d.         Metals Prep                                       h.         Mercury Analysis Completes record-keeping on sampling procedures according to standards. Cleans equipment and maintains housekeeping standards in work area. Performs testing and analysis requiring technical knowledge and expertise in handling hazardous waste. Makes independent decisions within standard practices as well as creative judgments in modifying or adapting existing methods, techniques, and procedures. Directs unusual problems or discrepancies to supervisor.  Utilizes working knowledge of lab protocol, chemical terminology, and waste codes.  Required to read, use basic mathematics, and complete records and logs.  Position requires a high level of concentration and close mental and visual attention Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions. Performing other duties as assigned.   Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.  Education and Experience Education:   BS degree in science ( chemistry, Environmental, Biology )   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements New Employee Training RCRA HAZWOPER (24 Hour) DOT RCRA / HAZWOPER Training Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Clean Air Act (CAA) Clean Water Act (CWA) Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA) Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49) Contingency Plan Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Security Plan Hazwoper Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDPs) Refresher Training As Required By Law RCRA Hazwoper DOT Medical Exam Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test Complete Physical Biennially Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual Physical at Termination PPE Respirators – Full face OV/AG or half face with face shield Full face supplied air in some arrears Suit – Appropriate Barrier Suite:  Liquid – yellow Tyvek with sleeves, apron, booties Solid – white Tyvek Gloves – appropriate to hazards present – PVC over Nitrile or Butyl (Liquid Waste) Leather Work (Solid Waste), Leather/Cloth work (when handling equipment or containers) Overshoes – Vinyl Booties – Waterproof Boots – Chemical Resistant Boots Safety glasses Hard Hats Shoes - Steel Toe Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required None required. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !