Waste Specialist
Waste Specialist
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26-08-2025
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2About the position:
The ENGINE waste specialist coordinates and oversees waste management activities across Chevrons operations ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing guidance on waste characterization storage transportation recycling and disposal. Responsibilities include developing waste management strategies delivering training forecasting waste quantities and costs negotiating contracts and managing hazardous waste facilities. Additionally the position involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance resource recovery ensure contractor compliance and support Chevrons Operational Excellence objectives.
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate and oversee waste management activities and resources across Chevrons operations including providing instructions to BU regarding temporary storage labeling manifesting on- and off-site transportation recycling re-use and disposal
Characterize and profile wastes including providing instructions for sampling for laboratory analysis interpretation and management of analytical data and identification of recycling/disposal alternatives
Review and implement environmental regulations and requirements related to waste management and disposal and advise on compliance strategies and plans
Support Chevrons Operational Excellence (OE) objectives by participating in implementation of Corporate and DS&C OE Processes Environmental Risk Management Process (ERMP) and Third-Party Waste Stewardship (TWS) standard and site visits
Develop and deliver waste training to workforce and contractors and share best practices and lessons learned
Review regulatory and corporate waste reporting.
Forecast waste quantities and costs associated with refinery operating unit planned turnarounds and catalyst changes and develop annual budget forecasts for waste management activities
Work with the Contracts group to negotiate contracts for necessary waste management services and review and approve contractor invoices and timesheets
Provide work direction and guidance to contract technicians drivers supervisors and site evaluators daily and ensure contractor safety compliance and effectiveness
Manage RCRA-permitted Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facility (HWTSF) and ensure proper inspections recordkeeping permitting and contingency planning
Provide technical consultation and expertise on waste management issues regulatory advocacy and opportunities to reduce waste footprint and enhance resource recovery
Partner and collaborate with other groups in the enterprise such as operations facility engineering wells projects supply chain legal and with external stakeholders such as waste disposal facilities contractors laboratories transporters consultants industry organizations and regulatory agencies
Required Qualifications:
Experience in permitted hazardous waste facilities and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements
Proficiency in waste characterization profiling and recycling/disposal alternatives
A bachelors degree in environmental science engineering or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in waste management preferably in the oil and gas industry
A thorough knowledge of environmental regulations and standards related to waste management and disposal. Additional certifications may be required for state compliance.
Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Up to 20% travel is required for completion of offsite TWS evaluations.
Chevron ENGINE supports global operations supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.
Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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