Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Northampton, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is hiring an Environmental Specialist for its Lab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS) team. The role supports clients on-site by managing hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is based in Northampton, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Logistics Manager. It includes preparing chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, documenting waste, handling hazardous-waste containers, conducting inspections and occasional EHS audits, supporting regulatory compliance, responding to spills, and participating in a rotating on-call Emergency Response team. The role is safety-sensitive and frequently involves hazardous chemicals, biological waste, and putting on and removing personal protective equipment. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience. The employee must earn a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement within 6–9 months of hire and be able to complete a 2-to-3-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management. The schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible hours within the work week, and regular overtime may be required. The employee must be able to lift 60 pounds regularly and have a valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation. Triumvirate describes a culture that supports employee growth, development, education, and creativity, and emphasizes outstanding customer service. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Earn a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement within 6–9 months of hire.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional interaction with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to build strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
Willingness to work flexible hours during the Monday-through-Friday work week.
Ability to complete a 2-to-3-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Ability to regularly lift 60 pounds.
Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to consent to motor vehicle record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening, including THC.
Willingness to participate in random drug screening, including THC, after employment.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Ability to frequently handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and take off personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant industry experience.
Prior successful experience in a customer-service role.
Active HAZWOPER 24- or 40-hour certification.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations and Triumvirate’s health and safety practices.
Prepare chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creating required federal and state waste documents and managing related paperwork.
Safely handle hazardous-waste containers at client sites and load and unload waste from vehicles.
Conduct safety-equipment and hazardous-waste inspections.
Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
Provide outstanding client support and innovative solutions as part of the company’s customer-service commitment.
Develop expertise in state and federal regulations, including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA, to help meet clients’ compliance needs.
Conduct spill-response measures, including assessing spills and carrying out cleanup efforts.
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team.