Arcwood Environmental, LLC

Supervisor, Laboratory

Location US-TX-Orange
ID 2026-1827
Category
Plant Operations
Position Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Onsite

Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement—from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on—creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

 

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

  • Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
  • Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better – advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
  • Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together – with our customers, and with each other.
  • Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values – lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together – the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We’ve reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers’ evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Supervisor, Laboratory  
The Supervisor, Laboratory provides frontline leadership to Laboratory Technicians  and ensures the accurate and timely testing of materials, waste streams and emissions in compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. This role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Compliance teams to support efficient plant operations. 

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Provides frontline leadership to Laboratory Technicians to support daily laboratory activities including sample collection, testing and analysis of waste streams byproducts and emissions
  • Ensures adequate training of all personnel within the Laboratory function
  • Oversees the proper calibration, maintenance and condition of all laboratory equipment
  • Implements and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory testing in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Ensures the timely reporting of test results to stakeholders, including Operations, Compliance, and leadership
  • Conducts regular audits of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with hazardous material handling protocols
  • Coordinates with Compliance and Environmental Health and Safety teams to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.)
  • Manges the chemical inventory and ensures the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials within the laboratory
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program to monitor the incineration process
  • Analyzes test results to detect deviations or anomalies that could affect plant safety or environmental compliance
  • Provides recommendations for process improvements or corrective actions based on laboratory data
  • Assists in the investigation and resolution of non-conformance issues related to waste input, emissions or byproducts
  • Maintains accurate and organized records of all laboratory analyses and test results; prepares regular reports on waste characterization, emissions and compliance for leadership and regulatory agencies
  • Stays updated on changes to environmental and safety regulations, ensuring the laboratory’s practices remain compliant
  • Leads projects aimed at optimizing waste analysis methods, enhancing data management systems and updating laboratory equipment
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

- Bachelors degree in chemistry, environmental science, chemical engineering or related field (required)
- Certification in hazardous materials handling or safety management (preferred)

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in a laboratory management role (required); within a high-hazard or chemical processing environment (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of an experience working with hazardous materials, waste testing, emissions analysis and environmental regulations and safety standards including EPA, OSHA, etc. (required)
  • Experience in quality control, data analysis, process improvement and laboratory management systems and data reporting software (required)
  • Knowledge of and experience working with advanced analytical techniques for emissions testing including gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (preferred)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.
 
Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.


A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
 
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