Environmental Professional

Clean Harbors • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

As an Environmental Professional (Field Service Technician) at Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company, you will play a crucial role in supporting various environmental management and waste management programs. This hybrid position involves both office and fieldwork, focusing on hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, environmental compliance, and emergency response. You will be responsible for coordinating waste disposal processes, preparing environmental reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining a safety-first mindset.

Requirements

• BS in Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Science preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math, analytical, and research skills.
• Working knowledge of US environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 productivity suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Self-starter, able to work reliably without direct supervision.
• Continual learning and improvement mindset.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour and confined space entry certification preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in environmental compliance and regulatory consulting.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials and oil spill emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing clients' non-hazardous and hazardous waste disposal.
• Manage and track the entire process of waste generation, storage, and disposal.
• Coordinate activities with waste generators, properly identifying, classifying, and labeling waste for disposal or treatment.
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling of waste to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Interact with Branch Manager, Project Managers, and Field Staff regarding compliance with shipments of waste and other client issues.
• Prepare specimen samples for testing at the lab, including packaging, labeling, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with responding to hazardous material releases and containment and clean-up of spilled materials.
• Assist with preparation, collection, and review of periodic environmental reports and compliance monitoring data.
• Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal, and other remediation services.
• Be available to work extended and 'on-call' hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Be willing to travel across the HEPACO operating footprint.
• Work outside, exposed to the elements, including during inclement weather.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career.
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree