Approval Chemist I

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

Location: Headquartered in Indianapolis, with 2,000+ employees nationwide

About Us: At Heritage Environmental Services, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. With a dedicated team spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Heritage?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Heritage, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, or Not at All.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Ambition: Leading the Way in Hazardous Waste Management Our goal is to become the fastest-growing and most profitable hazardous waste platform, powered by industry-leading, end-to-end capabilities. We aim to be the top choice for our customers, driven by a high-performing team that thrives on solving challenges, continuous learning, and growth.

Exciting News: Heritage Environmental Services is now backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for even greater impact and growth in the future.

Approval Chemist I

Responsible for waste stream approvals into Heritage facilities. Evaluates waste stream approvals for acceptability based on customer's needs, Heritage policies, facility regulatory and permit requirements, facility capabilities, profitability, and safety to employees and the environment. Must keep current with regulations and individual facility permit requirements. Must have full understanding of the quotation, waste stream, billing, and online systems.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Support internal positions to build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Help mentor Technical Customer Coordinator positions.
• Technical resource for company.
• Maintain IC pricing.
• Manage conditional approvals.
• High hazard review calls with generators.
• Assign PPE.
• Enforce materials are managed within limits of permits, operations, business rules.
• Maintain DEA program.
• Review profiles for compliance with WAP and acceptability into internal facilities.
• Coordinate with plant operations.
• Coordinate with plant and corporate safety and compliance.
• Seek 3rd party outlets for materials that cannot be internalized.
• Set up 3rd party approvals.
• Coordinate with supply chain and corporate compliance.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Understand when to elevate issues.
• Enter issues into Intelex.
• Participates in monthly safety training topics.
• Meet company safety observation goals.

Education:

• 4 year degree (required)

Experience:

• If Internal, minimum of 2.5 years of Heritage Experience from a Customer Service or Technical Role, as evidenced by a score of 3 or greater on previous evaluation. (required)
• If External, A minimum of 5 years of Customer Service or Technical role experience in an office setting. (required)
• Experience in a Hazardous Waste or Environmental field. (preferred)
• Minimum of three years' experience relevant experience. (required)

Competencies:

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function.
• Must have a basic understanding of hazardous waste regulations, a basic understanding of DOT hazardous materials regulations, and/or a strong understanding of Heritage operational capabilities.
• Must possess basic computer skills in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience in MMS preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Chemistry. Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communications (verbal and written) skills.
• Must have strong decision-making skills.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and hazardous waste management.

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Heritage offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A post-offer drug screen will be required.

EEO including disability/veteran.

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