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SmartRecruiters, Inc. lists this Sr. Approvals Chemist opportunity in arkadelphia, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Conduct thorough reviews of waste profiles, safety data sheets (SDS), and waste materials to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance while maximizing approved waste volume for revenue generation. Provide senior technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight of waste approval processes and compliance operations.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Waste Review and Approval
Review WIP, SDS, and waste profiles with meticulous attention to detail to prevent unsafe materials from entering operations
Conduct advanced chemical composition analysis and hazard characterization assessments
Establish and maintain chemical acceptance criteria, thresholds, and approval protocols
Develop and implement waste approval standards and best practices
Mentor and supervise junior technical staff on waste analysis methodologies
Provide senior-level technical authority on complex or high-risk waste streams
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for approval processes
Discrepancy Management
Identify, track, and resolve off-specification waste issues in FMS and Salesforce systems
Conduct root cause analysis on compliance failures and safety concerns
Develop corrective action plans and preventive measures
Supervise investigation of discrepancies and ensure timely resolution
Escalate critical safety or compliance issues to management
Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation
Labpack Audits
Conduct detailed audits and reviews of labpack shipments prior to acceptance
Establish and maintain audit protocols, quality standards, and acceptance criteria
Review and approve high-risk or complex waste materials
Supervise and train staff on labpack audit procedures
Ensure all materials meet acceptance criteria prior to operational intake
Provide technical guidance on packaging and labeling compliance
Maintain and enhance approval data in FMS database
Develop and maintain chemical compatibility matrices and reference databases
Create and update technical documentation and approval guidelines
Implement system improvements to enhance data quality and accessibility
Ensure accurate, complete, and traceable records of all waste approvals
Lead database optimization and standardization initiatives
Customer Communication
Provide timely feedback to branches and customers regarding waste opportunities
Communicate acceptance/rejection decisions with clear technical justification
Identify and communicate waste stream opportunities to maximize approved volume
Serve as senior technical liaison between operations and external stakeholders
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Represent technical department in customer negotiations and discussions
Quality Assurance
Support field operations with drum segregation oversight and chemical/waste compliance verification
Develop and implement quality assurance protocols for waste acceptance
Conduct periodic audits of approval processes and compliance
Monitor and report on approval metrics and performance indicators
Recommend process improvements to enhance safety and efficiency
Supervise quality assurance activities and staff
Technical Support
Serve as technical resource for incineration and landfill operations; assist or backup process planners as needed
Provide expert technical guidance on waste processing and disposal methods
Support complex operational decisions with advanced analysis
Conduct training and provide technical mentorship to operations staff
Lead technical problem-solving initiatives
Serve as subject matter expert for regulatory and compliance matters
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
8+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Regulatory and Compliance
Analytical Chemistry and Testing
Incinerator Operations and Chemistry
Chemical and Physical Properties of Chemicals/Waste
Industry-Specific Knowledge
Strong Leadership and communication skills
Strong Technical skills
Computer skills including Microsoft or Google suite, Industry-Specific
Technical expertise
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
arkadelphia, AR, 71999, US
Who can apply
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