Environmental Specialist – Customer Implementation

Environmental Specialist supporting new SES operations in Indianapolis with up to 80% travel for project implementation. Coordinating hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Associate degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Experience: One (1) year of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Stock Purchase Plan
Company match on 401K
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Personal Days

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Hard Skills & Tools

waste managementhazardous waste handlingwaste profilingtransportation logisticscost savings analysiswaste diversionproductivity dashboardsinspections and reportingdocumentation creationlabor intensive activities

Soft Skills

team collaborationcommunicationproblem solvingleadershiporganizational skillscustomer serviceattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitytraining and mentoring

Certifications

24-hour HAZWOPER certificationTWIC cardvalid driver's license