Chemical Field Technician - Chandler, AZ
About The Position
A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Chemical Field Technician I Acts as Waste Technician for customer-site work. May require coordinating performance of subcontractors. Must understand and apply RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976), DOT & EPA regulations as they affect the packing, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste. What You'll Do: Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents. Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for customer site. Align with all company policies, rules and guidelines. Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste. Complete site inspections and audits. Consolidation of non-hazardous and class 2 waste for roll off. Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines. Prepare pickup and transport of customer wastes, by occasionally loading and unloading company trucks and common carriers. Prepare for shipment and load hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling / disposal facilities. Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., CDL, CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work. Perform all other duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- General college science background in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or comparable work experience.
- 1-3 years of related Operations experience
- Must have in depth knowledge of RCRA, and DOT, and EPA regulations, acquired through documented detailed work experience.
- Function specific training and required customer-site specific training, if applicable.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office suite. Requires intermediate level understanding of Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
- Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations.
Responsibilities
- Work in a safe manner while constantly aiming for no incidents or accidents.
- Know and understand all rules and regulations specific for customer site.
- Align with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
- Prepare or confirm accuracy of all paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
- Complete site inspections and audits.
- Consolidation of non-hazardous and class 2 waste for roll off.
- Comply with all company policies, rules and guidelines.
- Prepare pickup and transport of customer wastes, by occasionally loading and unloading company trucks and common carriers.
- Prepare for shipment and load hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling / disposal facilities.
- Apply and develop skills and/or obtain endorsements or certifications (i.e., CDL, CHMM, RCRA / DOT) that align with scope of work.
- Perform all other duties as required.
Benefits
- Strong work/life flexibility
- To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
- To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
- Competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
