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Environmental Field Technicians who need H-1B visa sponsorship are most competitive at consulting firms, remediation contractors, and engineering companies with active DOL Labor Condition Application filing histories. Roles collecting soil, water, and air samples typically qualify as specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field is required.
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Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.
Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Plant General Manager, the Outbound Manager will oversee outbound operations, plan office production, and act as a technical resource for the team.
The Outbound Manager will review outbound waste streams and creates accurate loads for shipment and determines appropriate disposal method. Utilizing their strong leadership skills, the Outbound Manager will ensure their staff track all waste in compliance with Clean Earth’s policy and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
The Outbound Manager will coordinate regularly with Plant management to ensure safe, proper, and consistent handling of all outbound waste.
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Outbound:
- Ship treated waste to permanent storage facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage outbound shipping of treated waste, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
- Maintain inventory in waste tracking system.
- Manages Outbound Team to ensure daily production goals are met.
- Provide ad-hoc approvals to outbound disposal 3rd party facilities.
Inbound:
- Provide insights on waste receiving strategies and methods, offering recommendations for improvement.
- Provide insights on lab testing strategies and methods, offering recommendations for improvement.
Waste Processing:
- Stay updated on changes in waste processing and treatment regulations and industry standards.
Plant Management:
- Provide expertise and recommendations for cost management improvement.
- Review Weekly and Monthly Production summaries.
- Keep informed about updates in supply management regulations and industry standards.
- Direct, coach, and develop employees, ensuring they meet operational needs and compliance with company policies.
- Implement safety protocols and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Stay updated on changes in cost management regulations and industry standards and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Performs other related duties and/or project work as required or requested.
Work Environment:
- Required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
- Willingness and ability to travel via automobile, commercial airline and other public transportation as needed 10% or less of the time.
- Must be able to pass a DEA background check when relevant.
- Must be willing and able to abide by Clean Earth’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
Education
- High School Diploma required, B.S. in an environmental-related field preferred, or can demonstrate related equivalent work experience.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and current, or ability to obtain.
Experience
- Understanding of waste profiling and tracking related to outbound load creation (EPA codes).
- 5+ years of progressive environmental/hazardous waste management experience working in an operations capacity in outbound waste or materials management.
- Experience in the hazardous waste industry and general knowledge of RCRA and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations as it relates to the transportation and processing of waste is preferred.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- Able to implement and communicate continual improvement of productivity standards and team member safety in all phases of the operation.
SKILLS
Compliance and Safety:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to waste management preferred.
- Understanding of safety, lockout/tagout, and compliance protocols preferred.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and develop actionable improvements from complex data.
- Understanding of data science methodologies and tools.
Administrative Skills:
- Experience in administrative tasks and office management.
- Attention to detail in work tasks and documentation.
Leadership:
- Ability to lead and work through others, demonstrates effective delegation skills.
- Aware of change management methodologies and practices.
- Experience in team building and collaboration.
- Some experience with employee engagement strategies and practices.
- Experience in interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Project planning and coordination experience.
Systems:
- Basic proficiency in basic computer skills and software applications preferred.
- Understanding of CORE system used in operations preferred.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.
Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Plant General Manager, the Outbound Manager will oversee outbound operations, plan office production, and act as a technical resource for the team.
The Outbound Manager will review outbound waste streams and creates accurate loads for shipment and determines appropriate disposal method. Utilizing their strong leadership skills, the Outbound Manager will ensure their staff track all waste in compliance with Clean Earth’s policy and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
The Outbound Manager will coordinate regularly with Plant management to ensure safe, proper, and consistent handling of all outbound waste.
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Outbound:
- Ship treated waste to permanent storage facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage outbound shipping of treated waste, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
- Maintain inventory in waste tracking system.
- Manages Outbound Team to ensure daily production goals are met.
- Provide ad-hoc approvals to outbound disposal 3rd party facilities.
Inbound:
- Provide insights on waste receiving strategies and methods, offering recommendations for improvement.
- Provide insights on lab testing strategies and methods, offering recommendations for improvement.
Waste Processing:
- Stay updated on changes in waste processing and treatment regulations and industry standards.
Plant Management:
- Provide expertise and recommendations for cost management improvement.
- Review Weekly and Monthly Production summaries.
- Keep informed about updates in supply management regulations and industry standards.
- Direct, coach, and develop employees, ensuring they meet operational needs and compliance with company policies.
- Implement safety protocols and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Stay updated on changes in cost management regulations and industry standards and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Performs other related duties and/or project work as required or requested.
Work Environment:
- Required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
- Willingness and ability to travel via automobile, commercial airline and other public transportation as needed 10% or less of the time.
- Must be able to pass a DEA background check when relevant.
- Must be willing and able to abide by Clean Earth’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.
Education
- High School Diploma required, B.S. in an environmental-related field preferred, or can demonstrate related equivalent work experience.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and current, or ability to obtain.
Experience
- Understanding of waste profiling and tracking related to outbound load creation (EPA codes).
- 5+ years of progressive environmental/hazardous waste management experience working in an operations capacity in outbound waste or materials management.
- Experience in the hazardous waste industry and general knowledge of RCRA and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations as it relates to the transportation and processing of waste is preferred.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- Able to implement and communicate continual improvement of productivity standards and team member safety in all phases of the operation.
SKILLS
Compliance and Safety:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to waste management preferred.
- Understanding of safety, lockout/tagout, and compliance protocols preferred.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and develop actionable improvements from complex data.
- Understanding of data science methodologies and tools.
Administrative Skills:
- Experience in administrative tasks and office management.
- Attention to detail in work tasks and documentation.
Leadership:
- Ability to lead and work through others, demonstrates effective delegation skills.
- Aware of change management methodologies and practices.
- Experience in team building and collaboration.
- Some experience with employee engagement strategies and practices.
- Experience in interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Project planning and coordination experience.
Systems:
- Basic proficiency in basic computer skills and software applications preferred.
- Understanding of CORE system used in operations preferred.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Field Technician
Match your degree to the role description
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Environmental Field Technician position. A geology, environmental science, or civil engineering degree strengthens your petition far more than a general science credential when the job posting lists fieldwork-specific technical duties.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications under environmental technician SOC codes. Firms with repeated LCA certifications already have an established H-1B process, which reduces your risk of an inexperienced sponsor.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B cap-subject employers must be enrolled in E-Verify at the time of filing. Environmental consulting firms that work on federal remediation contracts are usually enrolled, but smaller regional firms sometimes aren't. Confirm enrollment before your offer moves to the petition stage.
Pull the O*NET profile before your interview
The O*NET occupation profile for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians lists the specific tasks, tools, and knowledge areas USCIS reviewers reference. Aligning your resume language with that profile makes it easier for your employer's attorney to build a specialty occupation argument.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Environmental Field Technician roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupational category. That filing history tells you which companies have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage step for comparable positions.
Time your petition around fieldwork season gaps
Environmental fieldwork peaks in spring and summer, which is when many firms hire. An October 1 H-1B start date aligns with the post-summer slowdown, giving your employer a practical window to onboard you without disrupting active field campaigns.
H-1B Visa Environmental Field Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Field Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Environmental Field Technician positions that involve sampling protocol design, regulatory compliance reporting, or remediation assessments under direct technical supervision typically qualify, especially when the job posting explicitly requires an environmental science, geology, or chemistry degree rather than listing it as preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Field Technician roles?
Environmental consulting firms, civil and geotechnical engineering contractors, and government-contracted remediation companies are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Companies holding long-term EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or state environmental agency contracts tend to have established H-1B filing infrastructure. You can search for employers with verified LCA filing histories for this occupational category on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Environmental Field Technician positions?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation, job level, and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. Prevailing wages for field technician roles vary significantly by metro area and by whether the position is classified at Level I or Level II. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you begin negotiations.
Can I work at multiple field sites across different states on a single H-1B petition?
Yes, but your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each work location where you'll be based for more than 30 continuous workdays or 60 intermittent workdays in a rolling year. Consulting firms with multi-state project portfolios often handle this through amended petitions or blanket LCAs that cover multiple worksites, so ask your employer how they manage location changes during the offer stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a federal contract that funded my position?
If your employer terminates your employment, they are required to pay for reasonable costs to return you to your home country, and you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can transfer to a new H-1B sponsor. You don't need to leave the U.S. immediately. Finding a new environmental firm with an active H-1B filing history quickly is essential, as USCIS must receive the new employer's transfer petition before that 60-day window closes.