Waste Acceptance Specialist

Clean Harbors is hiring for a Waste Acceptance Specialist  to be located in Norwell, MA. The Waste Acceptance Specialist determines safe, compliant, and cost effective disposal options for a variety of hazardous and non hazardous waste materials. The Specialist will provide prompt and thorough review of waste profiles.  The review process may include making inquiries about, and/or corrections to chemical or regulatory information in the waste profile.  He /she will  determine the best disposal option based on physical, chemical,  and regulatory information in the profile and  will approve waste into  the Clean Harbors network of facilities. 

The Waste Acceptance Specialist will assist customers (both internal and external) with regulatory and technical issues and will work closely with the Company's Compliance and Health and Safety Departments  to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and  local regulations as well as conformance to facility permits.

Why work for Clean Harbors? 

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career. 

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• The Waste Acceptance Specialist will assist customers (both internal and external) with regulatory and technical issues and will work closely with the Company's Compliance and Health and Safety Departments to ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations as well as conformance to facility permits
• Reviews and approves customer waste profiles. Reviews the SDS, Profile and other supporting documentation and analytical data for adherence to all Federal, State, Provincial and facility regulations and permit requirements. Identifies potential Health and Safety and operational concerns with management of the waste.
• Monitors incoming workload and allocated work to junior members of the team. Addresses general questions submitted by the field on a real-time basis.
• Provides real-time support to the field on standard operating procedures, waste profiles, LDRs and regulatory guidance on facility requirements/capabilities at the state and federal levels. Acts as a technical liaison for sales and customers. Responsible for maintaining the profile data base. Generates complete and accurate profile level instructions to support health and safety and operational concerns. Recommends and implements strategies for process, quality or service improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong customer service skills,
• Strong written communication skills and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Works with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be decisive and take initiative in problem resolution
• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field preferred
• 0 to 2 Experience working in a technical capacity within the Hazardous Waste or Environmental Services Industry plus a working knowledge of Environmental Regulations, including RCRA and DOT (relevant internship experience will be considered)

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40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us. 

Join our safety focused team today!  To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. 

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. 

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. 

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making. 

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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