Environmental Field Specialist III

Title:

Environmental Field Specialist III - Hillsboro, Oregon

Location:

Portland, OR, US,

Company Name:
Univar Solutions USA LLC

Requisition

• Act as Waste Technician for customer-site work. May require coordinating performance of subcontractors. Must understand and apply RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976), DOT & EPA regulations as they affect the packing, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents.
• Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for customer site. Align with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Complete site inspections and audits.
• Arrange for samples and profiles to be submitted to TSDF (Treatment Storage Disposal Facility), coordinate expired profile program.
• Utilize gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and other techniques to analyze chemical compounds.
• Test samples for quality control purposes and monitor inventory of consumables and reagents to ensure sufficient supplies for testing schedules.
• Run different analytical equipment and work with the team in developing different test methods.
• Assist other engineers in assessing process health and defect identification through data mining and correlation.
• Own hands-on physical analysis, including sample preparation and distribution.
• Perform semi-routine assignments with a wide array of laboratory techniques, equipment maintenance, and process/controls troubleshooting.
• Use GC, HPLC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and other techniques to analyze chemical samples.
• Wastewater sample analysis for analytes such as COD, TN, Ammonia, metals, etc.
• PCR analysis for different wastewater streams.
• Perform instrument maintenance.
• Track and maintain profiles submitted to TSDF, and coordinate with Outside Sales Representative, TSDF, Chem Care Sales Coordinator, and customer to resolve profile issues.
• Receive orders for pickup of customer wastes; develop calendar for monthly and/or quarterly pickup schedule and coordinate pickups with Univar Chem Care office, transporters, and TSDFs as appropriate. Perform waste sampling and submittal to appropriate TSDF.
• Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
• Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (e.g., CDL, CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work.
• Perform all other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience.
• 1-3 years of related Operations experience.
• Preferred in-depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.
• Function specific training and required customer-site specific training, if applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite. Intermediate level understanding of Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.

2501 NE Century Boulevard, Hillsboro, OR 97124

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by a diverse team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits including Unlimited Time Off as business allows, and 8 paid holidays!

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market-aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

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