Field Environmental Waste SpecialistThe Planet Group • Chicago, IL, US

Field Environmental Waste Specialist

The Planet Group • Chicago, IL, US

20 hours ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Job Description

Title : Field Environmental Waste Specialist

Starting Pay : Up to 85k depending on experience

Location : Chicago, IL

Direct Hire

Qualifications :

2+ years of environmental waste experience
Great communication and be able to work directly with clients
Willing to get their hands dirty and work hard

Managers Notes :

This person is going to be a "Rover" someone who can travel to any location in the Midwest, fill in for ES that are out on PTO, assist in large projects, basically be where ever they are needed

Will travel 1-3 days a week

Provide training where needed

Willing to be hands on

THIS POSITION LEADS TO A REGIONAL MANAGER OP.

Benefits :

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401 / k with contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness including on location gyms

Training & Advancement Opportunities

PTO and Holidays

Mentorship and career planning

Auto / home insurance discounts

Our client is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join their Midwest team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized and thrives on problem-solving, building strong cross-team relationships, and mentoring others to meet high performance standards. This role requires someone who can balance structure with flexibility, an analytical thinker who ensures compliance while driving cost savings and operational excellence. They provide leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management.

Responsibilities :

Project Scoping & Management

Scope and manage new jobs (field service, lab pack)

Develop detailed project breakdowns for inside operations

Collaborate with AMs, TSRs, and GMs to prepare proposals

Conduct pre-job meetings with crews and oversee productive job flow

Review job folders, paperwork, and lab packs for quality control

Regional Travel throughout the Midwest as necessary – between 0-4 days per week with overnights as required.

Kicking off new OSS accounts

Assisting and Training on large scale lab services projects (moves, packs, etc.)

Taking over non-Platinum Account OSS site visit program

Provide coverage for PTO and other site backup required for OSS programs

Work with Ops Manager to develop backup coverage

Training & Leadership

Assist with helping and training new ES

Work on Yearlong onboarding training program

Assess ES training needs and conduct technical, practical, and safety trainings

Coach employees to balance safe work practices with efficiency

Mentor and develop chemists; grade and review chemist tests

Monitor team advancement and maintain group core competencies

Conduct timesheet approvals, semi-annual reviews, and supervise direct reports

ES 1 management

Operational Efficiency & Compliance

Partner with OSS Coordinator and lead ES / TSRs to reduce costs and improve efficiencies

Monitor costable / billable hours and onsite efficiencies

Ensure compliance with transportation safety, including ES driver log reviews

Lead morning duty program for the IL office

Participate in COGS meetings to manage costs and improve margins

Lab & Field Services

Oversee lab pack inventory, scoping, and QC

Conduct and review practical lab packing trainings

Manage field service projects, including subcontractor relations and contracts

Build and manage book of business; prospect for new opportunities

Review client agreements (ER and FS rates)

Ensure success of Lab Service projects

Emergency Response & Safety

Participate in Green Ribbon initiatives

Rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team

Required Qualifications

18 months+ of relevant experience

BS / BA in environmental science, Chemistry, Biology, or Business preferred, but all majors are welcome to apply.

Must be able to submit college transcript

Successful completion of OSHA / DOT physical examination

Valid driver’s license

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