Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) – CDL Training Provided

CleanHarbors • Bend, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to support a growing customer base throughout Central Oregon in the Bend, Redmond and Madras area. This is a field-based, customer-facing environmental position, not a laboratory chemist position. The Environmental Field Chemist will work primarily at medical and healthcare customer locations performing environmental services including waste collection, packaging and segregation, container exchanges, small lab packs and preparation of materials for transportation. The successful candidate will be trained to obtain a Class B CDL and ultimately operate a 26-foot box truck as part of the position. Because the CDL will be an important part of supporting our new Central Oregon business, candidates must be willing and able to begin CDL training on an accelerated timeline after hire. Occasional out-of-town work and overnight travel will be required. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license
• Strong customer service skills
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon with occasional overnight/out-of-town work
• Willingness and ability to attend CDL school and obtain a Class B CDL with required endorsements on an accelerated timeline
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
• Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
• Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedure
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay; ($26.00-$31.00 hourly DOE)
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed