Environmental Field Specialist I

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Environmental Field Technician I-ISS

**Night shift hours are 7 pm to 7:30 am (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and alternating Saturdays)**

Position Summary:

Acts 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.

What You'll Do:

• Interact with engineering as well as other operations technicians maintaining LIWS and or WATR systems.
• Operate and maintain industrial wastewater treatment and purification systems including biological treatment systems that support our operations facilities.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures.
• Utilize Maximo Maintenance planning software.
• Take the liquid and solid samples.
• Interact with the factory and other customers and stakeholders.
• Role modeling safety and be involved in the Emergency Response Team.
• The work is primarily performed outside in all weather conditions.
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What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience. 
• Must have in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.
• Current 40-hour Hazwoper.
• Function specific training and required customer-site specific training, if applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office suite. Requires intermediate level understanding of Excel.
• Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations.

Where You'll Work:

Portland, OR

Pay & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $48,210.00 - $60,260.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental.  We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.

What You Can Expect:

• 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 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 10,000 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.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.