Field Environmental Waste Specialist Job at The Planet Group in Boston

This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from The Planet Group Title: Field Environmental Waste Specialist Starting Pay: Up to 85k depending on experience 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. Health, Dental and vision insurance 401/k with contribution Tuition Reimbursement Health & Wellness including on location gyms Training, Training, and more Training They have a training schedule/program that everyone does and take 3 years and 120/hrs to complete PTO and Holidays Mentorship and career planning 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr