How to hire an industrial waste inspector

How to hire an industrial waste inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial waste inspector hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an industrial waste inspector job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial waste inspector
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The industrial waste inspector hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an industrial waste inspector to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an industrial waste inspector that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of industrial waste inspectors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Industrial Waste Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Waste Inspector		$12-39
   Compliance Analyst	A compliance analyst is in charge of ensuring that every operation and aspect in a company or facility adheres to the laws and regulations. They are also responsible for conducting regular inspections and assessments, producing reports and presentations, disseminating necessary information and reminders, researching existing policies and laws related to the industry, and remaining updated with new regulations... Show more	$18-41
   Environmental Compliance Manager	Environmental Compliance Managers are responsible for managing an organization's environmental performance and ensuring that they comply with environmental laws. Their main role is to assess their organization's current business practices and develop strategies that improve and meet environmental targets... Show more	$20-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Regulatory Agencies
   • Compliance Inspections
   • Enforcement Actions
   • Pollution Prevention
   • Destructive Testing
   • Inspection Reports
   • On-Site Inspections
   • Environmental Compliance
   • Hazardous Waste Regulations
   • Hazardous Waste Materials
   • Environmental Quality
   • PT
   • Lab Analyses
   • City Codes

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage NPDES permitting requirements in compliance assurance and permit interpretation.
   • Collaborate with FDA to assure compliance with government regulations.
   • Utilize Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing in various food production areas.
   • Conduct weekly NPDES inspections, rain event inspections, storm water discharge/turbidity monitoring.
   • Maintain a catalogue of up to date MSDS information for all hazardous products used.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your industrial waste inspector job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An industrial waste inspector salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, industrial waste inspectors' average salary in arkansas is 49% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level industrial waste inspectors earn 67% less than senior-level industrial waste inspectors.
   • Certifications. An industrial waste inspector with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an industrial waste inspector's salary.

   Average industrial waste inspector salary

   $47,635yearly

   $22.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level industrial waste inspector salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an industrial waste inspector job description

   An industrial waste inspector job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an industrial waste inspector job description:

   Industrial waste inspector job description example

   Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.
   
   We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Industrial division and build innovative projects in the oil, gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds and sustaining capital sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.
   About the role
   
   Graham is currently looking for a Night Shift Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E) Inspector for our Maintenance division. This position will be located in Monaca, PA on the Shell Cracker Plant Facility. The SH&E Inspector provides leadership and support to Operations to help the organization achieve SH&E goals and objectives. This is a temporary position to work on the ECU Start Up, No Relocation assistance and/or Per Diem is available.
   
   As an SH&E Inspector at Graham, you will:
   
   * Provides technical leadership and functional guidance to ensure regulatory standards are being enforced
   * Ensures that quality control procedures are executed to monitor all aspects of regulations
   * Serves in a liaison capacity with the resident contract agency representative and other various agencies engaged in promoting environmental safety and health activities
   * Drafts all necessary reports to federal, state, and local agencies
   * Coordinates audits of health and safety programs within the organization
   * Assists in the development and conducts basic health, safety, and environment (HSE) training to employees
   * Communicates programs to enhance employee awareness of prevention and compliance
   * May administer a HSE program on a small to medium-sized, specialized, project or multiple projects
   * Prepares reports and recommends corrective action
   * Technically responsible for a major phase or component of a project
   * Other duties as assigned
   
   Qualifications & Experience:
   
   * BA/BS + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
   * Experience in Site safety officer roles in Oil & Gas or Maintenance Industry
   * Must be willing to be onsite at Client location
   * Available to work night shift.
   * Due to the nature of the work, US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident is required
   * Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
   * Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in indoor and outdoor environments with uneven terrain.
   * Variable environmental conditions include heat, dusts, noise, and chemicals.
   * Position will include conducting field work and wearing associated personal protective equipment, including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, and hearing protection
   
   Compensation and Benefits:
   
   * Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D. LTD and Flex Plan
   * 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
   * Professional and career development opportunities
   
   If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.
   
   Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
   
   Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.
   
   No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.
   
   The Graham Advantage
   
   * We are one of North America's largest General Contractors
   * Graham is 100% employee owned
   * We champion development of our employees, including having accredited PMP and Gold Seal training available in-house
   * We have a balanced portfolio of exciting, challenging, and career-defining projects
   
   Build Your Career!
   
   Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right industrial waste inspector for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your industrial waste inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial waste inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting industrial waste inspectors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial waste inspector

   Once you've selected the best industrial waste inspector candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new industrial waste inspector first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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