Technology Specialist

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

Location: Joplin, Missouri

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, 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. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• 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 Arcwood, 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, Always.
• 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 Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is 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 continued impacts and growth in the future.

Technology Specialist
As the Technology Specialist you will be responsible for supporting the processing of current explosive waste streams. This role will conduct research and development of new processes and technologies not currently in place that are required to treat new and existing explosive waste streams, as well as new non-explosive streams at Arcwood facilities. The Technology Specialist will also assist Sales and Marketing by participating in the Waste Approval Process, conducting site visits as required and serving as a technical liaison for customers.

These activities must be carried out in a manner that is safe to human health and the environment, and compliant with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

Production Support:

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assists with maximizing product flow efficiency through Company facilities to ensure explosive waste is processed effectively for incineration or other destruction methods
• Serves as the process specialist for process issues, improvements, and changes
• Leads on-site R&D and new business opportunities to develop dismantling and disposal of new waste streams, including demilitarization activities for munitions requiring disposal
• Maintains responsibility for leading the generation of work instructions for all operations on site
• Participates in TRT, MACT and other Company facility meetings to ensure proper waste processing and destruction in a manner that is safe to human health and the environment

Marketing Support:

• Assists Arcwood Proposals with bids for material going into Company facilities or partnership locations, including pricing for demilitarization activities prior to disposal of explosive hazardous waste material
• Reviews and assists with Company facilities' incoming waste streams to ensure conformance with operations specifications such as: waste profile requirements, special packing requirements, historical receipt characteristics, and intended processing methods
• Visits customer sites and/or participates in calls with Sales for large and/or problematic waste streams
• Assists with customer audit packages and facility tours at Arcwood facilities as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serves as a specialist for explosives processing and destruction at all Arcwood facilities and/or partnership locations
• Performs hands-on disassembly of off-normal munitions on site when necessary
• Aids in the training and understanding of explosive handling, explosive disposal, and explosive disassembly
• Maintains the ability for moderate travel to customers sites as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related technical field (required)

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience specifically in explosives disposal (required) -OR-
• 10+ years of experience in a related field (required)
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience (preferred)

Competencies:

• Expertise in the handling, treatment and disposal of explosive and non-explosive materials
• Critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical and safety-related information to internal and external stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity:
Arcwood 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 7% 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.

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