Onsite Waste Coordinator The Onsite Waste Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the proper handling, storage, documentation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated within a petrochemical or refinery environment. This role serves as the central point of contact between plant operations, transportation teams, and disposal vendors both internal and third party, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient waste handling while supporting ongoing projects, shutdowns, and routine operations.
Principal Responsibilities:- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and state/local environmental agencies
- Maintain working knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements: 90-day accumulation rules, Satellite Accumulation Area (SAA) management, Waste determination and proper coding.
- Perform routine inspections of accumulation areas (e.g., Satellite Accumulation Areas and 90-day storage areas) and correct deficiencies in real time
- Ensure proper labeling, marking, placarding and container management of all waste streams
- Coordinate collection, consolidation, and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Verify waste compatibility and proper container selection
- Monitor waste volumes and schedule timely shipments to avoid regulatory violations
- Support spill response and incident investigations related to waste handling
- Provide hands-on support during critical operations (cleanouts, spills, high-volume events)
- Ensure proper segregation to prevent reactions or compliance issues
- Prepare and review hazardous waste manifests, Bill of Lading (BOL) documentation
- Track waste from "cradle to grave" ensuring proper documentation and signatures
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready logs of waste generation, storage times, and disposal records at all times
- Ensure Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) documentation is complete and accurate
- Ensure accuracy in waste profiles and disposal approvals
- Serve as the primary liaison between: Plant Personal, Waste Vendors and Transporters, Environmental and Compliance Teams
- Schedule shipments, pickups, and container swaps
- Verify transporter compliance and proper placarding/packaging prior to shipment
- Support program improvements (e.g., total waste solutions initiatives)
- Train site personnel on proper waste handling, labeling, and emergency procedures
- Provide guidance to operations teams on waste minimization and segregation
- Assist with internal and external environmental audits
- Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to PPE requirements
- Identify opportunities for waste reduction and recycling initiatives
- Ensure proper management of universal waste, used oil, and recyclable materials
Qualifications:- Strong understanding of RCRA, DOT hazardous materials regulations, and waste codes
- Familiarity with manifests, LDRs, and waste profiling
- Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with operations teams and vendors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Sampling, labeling, material handling and overpacking required, lab packing experience a plus
- Forklift experience required, backhoe and skid steer experience preferred
- Ability to lift, manage and handle up to 50lbs throughout the course of a workday
- Respirator fit tested or the ability to obtain
Minimum Requirements:- 2 years of relevant experience working in the waste disposal industry
- Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification
- Ability to regularly lift or move object weighting 50lbs or more
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a forklift certification within the first 90 days of employment
- Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
- Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).Paid Time Off (PTO)
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
About the Company:
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
Strategy:
Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling
