Sustainability Innovative Solutions Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Environmental Solutions is a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management solutions. We provide a strengthened infrastructure and a broad portfolio of services for customers who generate regulated waste in virtually any industry. Customers receive innovative and sustainable solutions that safeguard the environment, protect people and keep their organizations compliant.

Job Description

Responsible for the development and implementation of total byproduct waste & innovative solutions (recycling, reuse, waste minimization, etc.) for Client programs. In conjunction with Commercial and Operations researches, designs, presents and executes these innovative solutions across all facility operations and existing/future client base, as applicable. Responsible for identifying & developing strategic relationships with vendors to execute recycling, reuse and waste minimization opportunities.

  • Researches and initiates dialogue with experts within the recycling/reuse industry to develop recycling/ reuse/ waste minimization solutions for Client waste streams
  • Works with Commercial and Operations teams to identify and prioritize Client waste streams for innovative solutions
    • Assesses client current programs
    • Jointly develops/presents plans and timing for potential solutions to Clients
    • Works with Operations to develop roll-out plan for Clean Earth facilities
    • Leads/manages implementation of innovative solutions across Operations
    • Works with Commercial to spread new innovative solutions/best practices to other Clients
  • Participates in Customer Facing meetings and Commercial activities as they relate to Innovative Solutions for potential/current Clients.
    • Travel to Client Meetings, present/deliver Innovative Solutions, Strategy and Value
    • Travel to Client locations for site walks/bid walks, data gathering
    • Participate in Client business reviews as needed
    • Work with Commercial and Operations teams to complete RFPs and strategy to win business

·       Develop strategic vendor relationships and outlets for recycling, reuse solutions

    • Identify solutions needed and potential outlets for these solutions
    • Works to develop strategy, logistics, data capture, reporting and pricing for outlets
    • Participate in industry work groups as identified

·       Develop database of vendor Outlets for internal Clean Earth use

    •  Map known disposal outlets to Clean Earth facility geography
    •  Map recycling, reuse outlets and solutions to Clean Earth facility geography
    •  Ensure that database is maintained as new outlets are identified

 

·       Conduct and participate in internal business reviews. This position will interact and present review information with/to General Manager, Vice Presidents and other Management.

 

·       Perform related work and additional duties as requested/assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in environmental science or other related field.
  • Five or more years of waste management, recycling experience
  • Two years’ experience in Client Management/Account Management/Project Management/Vendor Relations
  • Sound knowledge in using technology & systems (Word, PowerPoint, intermediate use of Excel, formulas, v-lookups)

       Preferred:

  • Demonstrates expertise with RCRA and DOT regulations/interpretations
  • 40 hour HAZWOPER Certificate
  • Training in DOT, RCRA, Project/Account Management
  • Prior experience assessing, building &/or managing total waste programs
  • Excellent knowledge in waste management, recycling, reuse,  RCRA regulations

Additional Information

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time.
  • Must be able to regularly access and use general office equipment including phones, computers, copiers, etc.
  • Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment that is generally climate controlled.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
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