Position Purpose:
Responsible for performing independent compliance verification sampling of inbound containerized and bulk waste materials. This role provides a second sample and field inspection to verify initial receiving/QC data, support the facility Waste Analysis Plan, confirm profile conformance, and document material acceptance decisions. The position works closely with Receiving, Operations, Laboratory, and Compliance teams, while maintaining independent documentation of compliance sampling activities
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collect independent verification samples from inbound drums, containers, totes, tankers, roll-offs, boxes, and site generated materials in accordance with facility procedures and the Waste Analysis Plan.
- Perform second sample verification activities to confirm initial receiving/QC data, including visual inspection, physical description, labeling, sample custody, and documentation.
- Prepare composite samples and perform field compatibility or screening tests as required by site procedure.
- Assess conformance of sampled materials against waste profiles, manifests, lab data, process requirements, permit conditions, and facility acceptance criteria.
- Document discrepancies between initial receiving information, waste profile expectations, field observations, and verification sample results. Communicate discrepancies to supervision, laboratory, compliance, and operations as required.
- Apply barcodes, sample labels, container labels, markings, and other tracking information necessary to maintain sample and waste traceability.
- Inspect containers and shipping units for leaks, damage, labeling issues, improper markings, compatibility concerns, or other conditions that may impact safe handling or regulatory compliance.
- Assess container type, waste characteristics, and material properties to assign or confirm preliminary handling codes, PPE requirements, and potential hazards.
- Assist with tanker, box, roll-off, drum, and container inspections, including hatch or dome access for sampling when appropriately trained and authorized.
- Deliver samples to the laboratory and maintain accurate sample documentation, chain of custody, electronic logs, or other required records.
- Support acceptance, routing, staging, and storage decisions by providing independent sampling observations and compliance verification data.
- Conduct area walkthroughs to identify and communicate potential RCRA, permit, housekeeping, labeling, or safety deficiencies.
- Operate required field equipment, including gas meters, tablets, barcode scanners, sampling tools, and other equipment for which the employee is trained.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Inspect sampling equipment and supplies as directed.
- Follow all applicable safety, environmental, DOT, RCRA, facility permit, Waste Analysis Plan, and site-specific procedures.
- Perform emergency response duties under the direction of supervision and/or the emergency coordinator, when trained and assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.