CleanPack Chemist
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) in La Porte, Texas. This customer-facing, field-based position handles, segregates, packs, and inspects chemical waste in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures. Work takes place indoors and outdoors at plants, laboratories, and customer sites; assignments include lab packs, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves. This is not a laboratory-based chemist position. The role is described as an entry-level position and an entry-level management position, with training and opportunities to advance into other roles at Clean Harbors. After learning the position, typically over approximately 18 to 36 months, employees may have the opportunity to move into a salary management position. The role may be performed at any of the company's 200-plus branch locations, with internal transfers possible.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- College experience in chemistry, business, or another science-related background.
- Strong customer service skills.
- By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements 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 environmental services experience, 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 or spills, and check drums for compliant labeling.
- Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal while maintaining efficiency and compliance.
- Execute projects 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.
- Follow customer-specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements.
- Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing.
- Verify drum counts and ensure drum conditions are suitable for shipment under company policies and procedures.
- Follow local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with applicable DOT and local, state, and federal requirements.
- Follow corporate operating 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 career 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
