Environmental Specialist

position DESCRIPTION 

An Environmental Specialist at SET Environmental is responsible to: 

• Comply with SET Environmental’ s policies, safety rules, and procedures regarding the proper use of safety equipment, safe work practices, and Site Safety Plans 
• Demonstrate active participation in the safety program and adhere to all aspects of applicable safety programs, site specific rules, and regulations 
• Perform Lab Pack duties- Inventory, package, prepare, and load waste containers for shipment according to chemical compatibility and applicable regulations 
• Preparation and confirmation of accuracy concerning inventory sheets and shipping manifests 
• Collect profile information from customers for the completion of new waste profiles and submittal to SET Customer Service for approval by Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities 
• Perform SAA and CAA inspections at various locations, notifying site of any issues and offering solutions 
• Provide weekly onsite waste management and generator status data tracking for various customers 
• Collect field samples for waste characterization and complete labelling and Chain-of-Custody as needed 
• Maintain current knowledge of SET handbooks and manuals as well as pertinent D.O.T. and E.P.A. regulatory updates 
• Continue to learn or already possess working knowledge and understanding of RCRA and D.O.T. and apply them as they affect storage, transportation, and disposal of waste (both RCRA and Non-Hazardous Waste) 
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• B.S. in a science-oriented field (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or similar subject matter) 
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or Refresher Certification (Preferred) 
• TWIC or ability to obtain (Required) 
• Successful ability to wear a respirator (Pass Respirator Fit Test) 
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Materials endorsement to operate a 24’ box truck (Required) 
• Willingness to learn or already possess knowledge of RCRA, D.O.T., and OSHA regulations 
• Ability to operate company vehicles, CDL vehicles, and other waste handling equipment 
• Ability to provide technical customer service to customers 
• Possess a strong degree of attention to detail 
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements and ability to determine proper usage in different situations 

SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace.