Environmental Field Chemist
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (Insite Chemist) to work at a customer site in Cordova, Illinois. This is not a laboratory-based position. The role assists with collecting, identifying, and properly packaging or lab packing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. It is described as an entry-level position and an entry-level management position, with company-provided training and potential advancement into a salary management position after approximately 18 to 36 months of learning the role. The position has a Monday through Friday schedule, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and requires a valid driver's license.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements.
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and position-specific physical.
- 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
- Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
- 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 labeling compliance.
- Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal while maximizing efficiency and maintaining compliance.
- Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations.
- Complete the final preparation and approval of projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
- Conduct projects and jobs 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 according to company policies and procedures.
- Follow local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and local, state, and federal requirements.
- Observe 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
