Energy Jobline ZR
Energy Jobline ZR is hiring: Field Environmental Waste Specialist in Chicago in
Energy Jobline ZR, Chicago, IL, US, 60290
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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 ability to work directly with clients
Willing to get their hands dirty and work hard
Managers Notes
This person is a "Rover" who can travel to any location in the Midwest, fill in for ES that are out on PTO, assist in large projects, and be wherever 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 efficienciesEnsure 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, 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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