Approvals Chemist

　　Veolia North AmericaPort Arthur, TX (Onsite)Full-Time

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　　Company Description

　　About Veolia North America

　　A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website

　　www.veolianorthamerica.com (http://%5C)

　　Job Description

　　BENEFITS

　　Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

　　Position Purpose:

　　Responsible for reviewing and approving hazardous and non-hazardous material for disposal in accordance with site capabilities, approved permits, and appropriate regulatory requirements. Determines acceptability or rejection of chemical components of materials utilizing analytical data, MSDS’s, and facility information. Ensures that the approval process is in proper compliance with company and regulatory policies and procedures.

　　Primary Duties/responsibilities:

　　Tracks individual profiles to ensure that approvals are completed in a reasonable amount of time to meet scheduled incineration.

　　Assigns pricing codes to waste streams.

　　Assigns parameters in laboratory testing of individual samples to verify material.

　　Provide constructive input on existing and/or proposed policies, regulations, and other pertinent changes to expedite the approval process at the facility.

　　Completes the approvals on a variety of materials.

　　Assists in the technical training for facility.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Education / Experience / Background:

　　Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline

　　5 to 6 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience

　　1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

　　Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

　　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

　　Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

　　OSHA HAZWOPER CertificationAdditional Information

　　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.

　　As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

　　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.