CleanPack Chemist
About The Position
Clean Harbors in La Porte, Texas is hiring an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, package, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. This customer-facing position works at customer locations and includes indoor and outdoor work at plants, laboratories, and other sites. Duties include assisting with lab packs at customer facilities, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves. The role is field-based, not laboratory-based. This is described as an entry-level position with training and opportunities for career development and advancement. After approximately 18 to 36 months of learning the position, employees may have the opportunity to move into a salaried management position. The company also notes that employees may work at or transfer among its branch locations.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- College experience in chemistry, business, or another science-related field.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements within six months of employment, where required by position.
- Perform physical functions required by the job.
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, where required by position.
- Meet facial-hair standards if assigned to a position requiring a respirator, in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.
Nice To Haves
- College degree in Chemistry or a natural science.
- Previous experience in environmental services, such as remediation, abatement, or emergency spill response.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and prioritize health and safety.
- Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications.
- Inspect staging, accumulation, and storage areas for housekeeping and regulatory compliance.
- Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, spills, and labeling compliance.
- Collect, segregate, and package chemical waste for disposal while maintaining efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Execute projects at customer locations, including those of Fortune 500 companies.
- Complete final preparation and approval of projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
- Conduct projects according to site-specific federal, state, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
- Understand customer-specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements.
- Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing.
- Verify drum counts and ensure drums are in shippable condition in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Follow local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with applicable U.S. DOT and local, state, and federal requirements.
- Follow corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
