Environmental Field Chemist

Clean Harbors•Linden, NJ

3d•$16 - $42

About The Position

Clean Harbors in Linden, New Jersey is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. This customer-facing position works both indoors and outdoors at plants, laboratories, customer sites, and other facilities. Duties include assisting with lab packs at customer facilities, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves. This is not a laboratory-based chemist role. The role is described as an entry-level position and an entry-level management position, offering training and opportunities for career growth. After approximately 18 to 36 months of learning the position, employees may have the opportunity to move into a salary management position. Employees may work at any of the company's 200-plus branch locations and may transfer internally.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Strong customer service skills.
By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within six months of employment.
Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
For positions requiring respirators, meet facial hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Chemistry or 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 act safely at all times.
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 or spills, and inspect drums for compliant labeling.
Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal while maximizing efficiency and maintaining compliance.
Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations.
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.
Ensure drum counts are correct and drums are in shippable condition under company policies and procedures.
Follow local, state, provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with applicable DOT and local, state, provincial, and federal requirements.
Observe corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.