Approvals Supervisor

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for reviewing, categorizing, planning and approving hazardous waste materials for incineration disposal at Veolia's Port Arthur, TX facility and in accordance with site capabilities, approved permits, and appropriate regulatory requirements. Determine acceptability or rejection of chemical components of waste materials utilizing a variety of analytical, MSDS's, and facility information to expedite hazardous waste in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the customer and facility personnel. Ensures the approval process is in proper compliance with company policies and procedures.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

 

• Develop a thorough understanding of disposal capabilities and Waste Acceptance Plan (WAP) requirements for the Port Arthur Facility, with the ability to complete final approval.
• Develop a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations regarding disposal of hazardous waste.
• Review facility paperwork (i.e. Waste Profile Sheets (WPS), Supplemental Forms, Waste Acceptance Review (WAR), etc.) for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify deficiencies/discrepancies with profile sheet information and representative sample analysis in coordination with customer service, laboratory, and sales coordinators. Communicate with internal customers to resolve as required.
• Complete and/or revise documents as necessary to execute or to update disposal decision.
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers such as sales and customer service on matters such as site acceptability of waste streams, discrepancy resolution, and site permit requirements.
• Identify and select appropriate analytical testing requirements for waste treatment and disposal.
• Communicate with operations and environmental departments regularly regarding acceptance of material from the standpoint of permits, operations, and safety, and keep technical staff updated on any changes in acceptance conditions.
• Receive and process requests for profile modifications efficiently and accurately. Contact internal and external customers to resolve issues during the modification process.
• Evaluate reactive waste streams to determine what hazards they may present.
• Consult with internal resources including Health and Safety, Environmental, and Operations to ensure that re-actives and over packed drums can be safely managed.
• Provide technical assistance to sales, customer service and customers for the safe handling, packaging, storage and treatment of materials.
• Provide technical support to receiving and operations departments.
• Actively works to reduce costs associated with the disposal/processing of material.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

 

 

• B.S. in Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years chemical industry or regulatory experience required
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Previous proven work experience with analytical/problem solving capability required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

 

 

• Working knowledge of hazardous waste treatment, regulations and disposal
• Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding hazardous waste management (i.e. RCRA, TSCA and LDR regulations)
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer orientation

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to 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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.