Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor

Employer
Indaver

Location
Dublin Port, Co. Dublin

Type contract
Permanent Full Time

Introduction

Indaver leads the field in sustainable waste management in Europe. We take a long view, which is why sustainability is at the core of our business and also our company culture.

Our trademark is delivering high quality, cost effective services in the municipal, industrial and specialist hazardous waste market across Ireland. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated individual who wants to learn new skills and develop in their career.

As part of the Technical team your role will be to classify waste in accordance with the appropriate transport, environmental and any other applicable regulations. The role involves assessing the physical and chemical properties of waste to determine the most appropriate treatment option taking into account any hazardous properties and all legal requirements.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assess new waste streams to ensure waste shipments are carried out in compliance with the appropriate legislation.
• Advise both internal and external customers on issues relating to classification, treatment, segregation, packaging, transport of waste and any other compliance related queries.
• Assess the hazards of chemical agents in the workplace for operations and production teams as part of chemical risk assessments and assist in assigning PPE and devising safe plans of action for chemical handling tasks.
• Carry out pre-acceptance checks for waste treatment methods and assess chemical compatibility between waste streams to ensure no dangerous reactions result from mixing of waste streams.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and instructions with the objective of assuring a safe workplace for everyone.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry related or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Operations and ADR/IMDG legislation.
• Experience in a Technical / Hazardous waste role an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Offer

At Indaver we provide an excellent range of benefits to provide our colleagues with the additional support and flexibility to enable a truly enjoyable work life balance.

• Very attractive pension scheme
• Paid family leave
• Increasing Annual leave with service
• Paid Educational, study and exam leave to support further learnings
• Long service rewards
• Employee saver scheme
• Tax saver and Cycle to work scheme
• Paid parking
• Death in Service Insurance provided
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supporting your work life balance
• Flexibility of working hours
• Physical and mental wellness e.g. Fresh fruit, running and sports clubs, social events