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Job Summary
The Project Specialist position is part of a small team specifically organized to launch and support new SES operations. This position will be deployed to new and existing locations to support the implementation of new projects and assist established sites, as needed. Facilitates onsite activities at client location, in relation to the handling, processing, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.
This position requires up to 80% travel and residency in Indianapolis, IN, or surrounding area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Expected travel >80%.
Assist with operational aspects of new customer launches and existing project sites until the location has all necessary trained headcount to support the operation.
May provide support or direction to less experienced staff on WM and customer responsibilities and expectations.
Participate with Implementation Team in the establishment of waste storage procedures and related profiles for all managed waste streams, and the initial set-up of transportation logistics at new client site locations.
Facilitate and execute deliverables for the customer or WM, as required, on a variety of topics including cost savings, waste diversion, productivity dashboards, and others as assigned.
Contribute to the creation of documentation for business processes, key activities, and technical records for wastestream management.
- Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste, and non-hazardous waste including profiling, scheduling, and manifesting shipments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations.
- Perform necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
- Participate and cooperate in safety process, including following written procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment, and attending required training and scheduled meetings.
- Participate in Implementation Team meetings and client meetings, when necessary.
- Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables, and loading trucks.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of operations employees. This includes:
Must live and work in U.S.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.
- 24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.
- Ability to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days of employment.
- Valid Drivers License
- Manifesting and profiling hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience required.
- Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing and background checks may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.
- Future requirements may include: ability to be PIT trained, ability to pass a respirator Fit Test & ability to obtain OSHA 30 certification
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Customer focused.
- Computer and tech savvy – must be adaptable to new systems and programs.
- MS Office proficiency, especially Excel.
- An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
- Supervisory and team building skills.
- Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.
- Effective and concise communication.
- Adept decision making.
- Strategic thinking.
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
- Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day.
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds most of the work day.
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the work day.
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day.
- Normal setting for this job is a combination of indoor office environments and outdoor plant/field settings with frequent travel to sites.
- This role is based out of the Indianapolis, IN area.
- ~80% travel is expected within the contiguous United States (no travel to Alaska or Hawaii).
Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $55,000/annually - $60,000/annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
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