Environmental Field Chemist

CleanHarbors • Laurel, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors in Laurel, MD is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites, and is responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves. This is a customer-facing position, working at customer sites daily, and is explicitly stated as NOT a laboratory-based chemist role. Clean Harbors is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. This role is described as an entry-level position and an entry-level management position, offering significant opportunities for growth and promotion within Clean Harbors, with potential to move into a Salary Management position after approximately 18 to 36 months.

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
• 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

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Recruiting Pay range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, BOE
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees