InSite Chemist

CleanHarbors • Queen Creek, AZ

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About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking 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, entry-level role is not laboratory-based and involves working indoors and outdoors at customer sites. Work includes assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves. The position is described as an entry-level management position with training and opportunities to advance into other roles, including a salary management position after approximately 18 to 36 months of successfully learning the role. The role may be performed at any of Clean Harbors’ 200+ branch locations, with the possibility of internal transfers.

Clean Harbors describes itself as a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Its services include hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, recycling, chemical packing, and household hazardous waste collection.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within six months of employment, if required for the position.
• Perform physical functions required by the job.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• Meet facial hair standards when assigned to a position requiring a respirator, in accordance with 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 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 compliance.
• Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks or spills, and inspect drums for compliant labeling.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal while maintaining efficiency and compliance.
• Execute jobs at customer locations, including at Fortune 500 companies.
• Complete final project preparation and approval 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 and waste requiring analytical testing.
• Ensure drum counts are correct and 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 other requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Overtime opportunity.

What This Job Offers

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