Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

Description:

Reporting to the Facility Manager and Regional Ops Manager, the Lab Pack/Field Chemist Project Manager will be responsible for all Lab-Pack, Hazardous/Non-Hazardous, and Universal Waste activities while leading our field service program in the Asheboro.NC division. This is a working Project Manager position.

Job Duties:

• Manage all phases of our lab pack and related waste projects from beginning to end.
• Work closely with Sales staff and Brokers to look at jobs, meet with clients, take inventories, prepare scope of work, and calculate all costs for quoting.
• Accountability for the safe and profitable execution of each job.
• Train and work with Non-Bulk/Lab Packaging Drivers assuring proper packaging and shipments of waste.
• Cooperate with team members to assure best practices, including logistics, knowledge sharing, and coordination of jobs and projects.
• Work with existing disposal outlets and investigate new options for disposal and recycling. This includes profiling waste, negotiating prices, understanding their requirements, and scheduling.
• Track waste, schedule disposal with Dispatch, and be responsible for the 10-day activities to assure compliance.
• Needs to have, or be able to obtain a Class B CDL and Hazmat endorsement.
• Safely pack, placard, and transport Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, and Universal waste from the client site to our locations or outside disposal/recycling facilities.
• Prepare all EPA/DOT/Facility paperwork: manifests, BOL's, profiles, lab-pack forms, labels, and LDR's.
• Complete field screening, sampling, and identification of materials on client sites.
• Have strong customer services skills, be well organized, have the ability to problem-solve, and make good decisions in a constantly changing environment.

Job Requirements:

• Possess DOT, EPA, and industry knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in a related science field is preferred.
• Leadership experience/Project Manager experience in related field
• 2+Years of Field Chemist/Lab Pack experience.
• Valid State Driver's License, preferably CDL Class A/B with Hazmat endorsements or willing to obtain
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel as needed, some overnights
• Kneeling, crawling, stooping, bending, or twisting for extended periods of time
• Walking and/or standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time

What Covanta Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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