Resume Skills and Keywords for Hazardous Waste Specialist

Hazardous waste specialist are responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of training and response programs to ensure the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Skills required for a Hazardous Waste Specialist role

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Spill Response
  • Household Hazardous Waste Management
  • Hazardous Waste Operations
  • Safety Procedures Implementation
  • Team Coordination
  • Strong Communication

What recruiters look for in a hazardous waste specialist resume: 

  • Good occupational safety and health administration
  • Knowledge of spill response and safety procedures
  • In-depth knowledge of hazardous waste management and waste operations    
  • Experience with team coordination and team leading

What can make your hazardous waste specialist resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in waste management

  • A diligent, hazardous waste specialist with a progressive career in assisting with the development and implementation of training and response programs to ensure the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Targeted job description 

  • Develop programs for the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of chemical and radioactive materials.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure workers comply with environmental and safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Oversee and facilitate emergency response plans in the event of a hazardous spill or release.
  • Guide management of hazardous and non-hazardous material storage.

Related academic background 

  • M.Sc in Environmental Science at Indian Institute of Science| 2014
  • B.Sc in Environmental Science at Christ University| 2012

Sample Resume of Hazardous Waste Specialist in Text Format

ANSHUMAN SHRINIVAS

Hazardous Waste Specialist

+91-9988776655 | shrianshu@gmail.com | Vellore, India

SUMMARY

A diligent, hazardous waste specialist with a progressive career in assisting with the development and implementation of training and response programs to ensure the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. A highly organized, skilled individual who ensures a smooth workflow.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Waste Manager at E-Waste Management Specialist from May 2021 - Present, Vellore

  • Developing programs for the safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of chemical and radioactive materials.
  • Conducting inspections to ensure workers comply with environmental and safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Developing and managing explosive inspection and quality assurance processes.
  • Creating and implementing emergency response plans.

Junior Waste Manager at Clean Harbors of India from Apr 2018 - Jun 2021, Hyderabad

  • Oversaw and facilitate emergency response plans in the event of a hazardous spill or release.
  • Guided management of hazardous and non-hazardous material storage.
  • Managed regulatory reports and documentation in compliance with authorities.
  • Ensured safe handling of all hazardous waste and proper disposal of all volatile organic compounds.

First Waste Officer at The Green Project Pvt. Lt. from Jul 2015 - Mar 2018, Bangalore

  • Supported household and small business hazardous waste disposal programs and directed technicians and contract personnel in their duties.
  • Developed and participated in training programs as required.
  • Assisted managers in report and documentation creation.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency plans and protocols.

EDUCATION

M.Sc (Environmental Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 2014

B.Sc (Environmental Science), Christ University, Bangalore 2012

COURSES

Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Management at Indian Institute of Forest Management, Jun 2015

SKILLS 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Environmental Protection Agency | Spill Response | Household Hazardous Waste Management | Hazardous Waste Operations | Safety Procedures Implementation | Team Coordination | Strong Communication |

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi

Kannada