Hazardous Waste Management Specialist—Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight
SKU: FFM-BVL190408
- Description
What is it like to be a hazardous waste specialist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Greg Pauley talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success managing hazardous waste. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.
Length: 10 minutes
ORDER CODE: FFM-BVL190408
Copyright date: ©2019
Closed Captioned
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Main Duties and Responsibilities (00:31)
Greg Pauley ensures clients comply with all federal and state regulations regarding waste management. Pinnacle Consulting monitors air and water samples.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Career Beginnings (01:23)
Pauley began his career in an environmental laboratory, testing organic and inorganic materials. He took a course on learning how to detect asbestos using microscopy.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Keys for Success (00:34)
Keys to success include dedication, interest, and the ability to interpret regulations.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Education and Certification Requirements (01:38)
OSHA requires an educational course. Additional training is required for asbestos and lead-based paint. Each state has its own license and testing procedures. Individuals who want to pursue the career should be able to lift heavy objects and stand for a long time.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Workplace Atmosphere (00:47)
Travel and long hours are required for the job. Work space varies from day to day. Clients frequently ask the consulting firm to perform analyses after normal business hours.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Advice for Aspiring Pros (00:54)
Make a career choice; be curious. Waste management is a good field for those interested in science.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: A Day on the Job (02:07)
Pauley's day begins in the office, gathering equipment and completing paperwork. After driving to a client's location, hazardous waste management specialists perform tests of the area. Typical tests includes asbestos, lead-based paint, and air or water sampling.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Industry Goals and Services (00:21)
Help ensure the health of employees, families, and area residents, and protect the environment through compliance.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Industry Challenges (00:51)
Regulations change frequently and hazardous waste management specialists need to ensure their client's compliance.
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist: Looking at the Future (00:28)
There will always be a need for hazardous waste management specialists. Regulations will never vanish.
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