Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is hiring an Environmental Specialist with a focus on radioactive waste to support clients at their sites. Environmental Specialists manage client hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role also handles low-level radioactive waste and assesses radiation levels in industrial waste streams. The position is based at client locations and is based out of Triumvirate Environmental’s Indianapolis, Indiana office, supporting the greater Indianapolis area. It reports to the Operations Manager. The role involves client service, hazardous and radioactive waste handling, regulatory compliance, inspections, shipment preparation, spill response, and participation in emergency response and radiation-focused training. The position is safety-sensitive and includes regular overtime, flexible weekday hours, limited potential weekend work, and travel throughout Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time throughout Indiana.
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 complete a 2- to 3-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Self-motivation, desire to learn, and ability to work independently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
Willingness to work flexible hours Monday through Friday.
Ability or willingness to work weekends on a limited basis.
Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly.
Ability to frequently handle hazardous chemicals, biological waste, and radioactive waste, including putting on and taking off personal protective equipment; this is a safety-sensitive role.
Reliable transportation.
Willingness to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen inclusive of THC.
Eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior relevant industry experience.
Prior successful experience in a customer-service role.
Radiation safety experience.
Active HAZWOPER 24- or 40-hour certification.
Class C driver’s license.
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations and Triumvirate’s health and safety practices.
Develop expertise in state and federal regulations, including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA, and working knowledge of client-site requirements and state and local regulations.
Safely handle chemicals and hazardous waste in small and large containers at client sites, including loading and unloading waste from vehicles.
Prepare and manage routine waste shipments, including completing federal and state transportation documents and managing related paperwork.
Perform onsite safety-equipment, hazardous-waste, routine, and regulatory inspections.
Provide professional, high-quality customer support and innovative solutions to clients.
Communicate professionally with client representatives.
Assist the HSE team as requested.
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team.
Prepare chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal.
Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
Conduct spill-response measures, including spill assessment and cleanup.
Handle low-level radioactive waste.
Use a Geiger counter and other tools to assess radiation levels in industrial waste streams.
Wear a respirator when necessary.
Participate in radiation-focused training and development.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality, with flexibility as start and end times may vary.