Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Northampton, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking 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 rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team and regular overtime. The Environmental Specialist role is safety-sensitive and frequently involves handling hazardous chemicals and biological waste, as well as putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. The Environmental Specialist prepares chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, creates required state and federal waste documents, handles hazardous-waste containers at client sites, and loads and unloads waste from vehicles. The position also involves inspections, occasional client EHS audits, spill response, regulatory compliance support, and customer service. The employee is expected to complete a two-to-three-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management and earn a Class B CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement within six to nine months of hire. Triumvirate Environmental provides services to organizations in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The company describes its culture as fostering growth, development, education, and creativity, and emphasizes providing outstanding client support and solutions. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship and consent to the listed screening requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities for clear, professional interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies to achieve positive outcomes.
Skill in building 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.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Willingness to consent to a Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen inclusive of THC.
Participation in a random drug-screening program inclusive of THC upon employment.
Eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Ability to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to frequently handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and take off personal protective equipment.
Willingness to earn a Class B CDL with hazardous materials endorsement within six to nine months of hire.

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.
Develop expertise in state and federal regulations, including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA, to help meet clients’ compliance needs.
Conduct spill-response measures, including spill assessment and cleanup.
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team.
Complete a two-to-three-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Earn a Class B CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement within six to nine months of hire.