Job Description

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary

• Ensures the safe and efficient daily operation of the landfill laboratory, in coordination with the laboratory manager.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures laboratory operations and data meet quality control objectives.

• Ensure compliance with the current facility Waste Analysis Plan.

• Supervise all laboratory personnel and manage the site chemical laboratory.

• Adheres to waste analysis plan and RCRA regulations as it pertains to analysis and testing.

• Reviews special waste to determine acceptability for hazardous waste disposal.

• Performs routine laboratory functions as assigned.

• Facilitates the receipt of materials for treatment and disposal in compliance with WM policies and procedures, including state and federal guidelines.

• Identifies appropriate treatment and disposal methodologies to be utilized at the facility for the specific waste.

• Oversees laboratory personnel, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions

• Ensures that the health and safety of the employees and environment is maximized.

• Works with other supervisors/managers to coordinate services and keep them informed as issues arise.

• Keeps laboratory manager fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.

• Makes personal contact with customers and assists them with questions and/or concerns as appropriate.

• Ensures safety, cleanliness and organization of laboratory work area and related storage areas.

• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees.

• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Chemistry, or in lieu of degree,

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.

• 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with RCRA regulations and analytical testing methodology.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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.