Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental • Astoria, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Environmental Specialist for their Lab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS) team. As an Environmental Specialist, you will support clients on-site by managing their hazardous waste programs and projects, utilizing state and federal regulations. Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. The company fosters a unique culture that promotes growth, development, education, and creativity, striving to provide exceptional service to both employees and customers. This position reports to the Operations Manager and is based on-site at client locations in the NYC area, with reporting out of the Astoria, NY office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as individually
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional exchanges of information
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes
• Skilled in building strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis
• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)
• Ability to complete a 2 to 3 year professional advancement program in hazardous waste management
• The Environmental Specialist frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive
• Must be able to report to the Astoria office within 1 hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts
• Valid US driver’s license
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to consent to pre-employment physical and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Prior relevant industry experience
• Prior successful experience in a customer service role
• Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification
• Willingness to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety practices
• Preparation of chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material.
• Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehicles
• Conduct safety equipment and hazardous waste inspections.
• Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Champion our commitment to the WOW! by providing outstanding support and innovative solutions to our clients
• Develop a high-level of state and federal regulatory expertise ensuring our client’s compliance needs are met (e.g RCRA, DOT, and OSHA)
• Conduct spill response measures, including the assessment of the spills and cleanup efforts
• Rotating on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k contribution
• generous tuition reimbursement program
• TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications
• Mentorship & Career Succession Planning
• Relocation Opportunities
• Auto/Home insurance discounts
• pet assistance discount plans
• discounted movie passes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees