Waste Coordinator

position DESCRIPTION 

The Waste Coordinator at SET Environmental is responsible to: 

• Coordinate with onsite contract Waste Technicians via phone, email, and in meetings to ensure day-to-day tasks are completed 
• Ensure that waste is properly characterized and labeled 
• Review of hazardous waste manifests and other shipping documents with confirmation that waste items are shipped to the appropriate offsite disposal facilities 
• Ensure the loads are acceptable per DOT regulations and requirements  
• Track wastes once it leaves the site up until the return manifest copy is received 
• Manage waste sampling activities and lab communication regarding sample pick up and tracking of results as needed 
• Receive and decipher analytical results and waste characterization 
• Create profiles for contact final review and signing before submittal 
• Other miscellaneous projects as necessary 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or related field (preferred) 
• Must have 2+ years of practical field experience including hazardous waste handling, lab packing, chemical consolidation, manifesting 
• Competent computer skills, including MS Office 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proven self-starter and highly motivated 
• Obtain and keep current all certifications/licenses required (i.e. 40-hour HAZWOPER training, forklift certification, medical certification including respirator use) 
• Must have knowledge of RCRA Waste Management, TCEQ, and DOT regulations 
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 

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