Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Collegeville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an Environmental Specialist for its Lab & Onsite Support Services team. The role supports clients at their sites in the Collegeville and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania area by managing hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is based at client locations, with reporting out of the company’s Norristown, Pennsylvania office, and reports to the Assistant Program Manager. The Environmental Specialist prepares chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, handles hazardous-waste containers, completes required waste documentation, conducts inspections and occasional EHS audits, and helps clients meet regulatory requirements. The role also includes spill response, operating a box truck and occasionally a forklift for short-distance movement of waste, and rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team. It is safety-sensitive and involves frequent handling of hazardous chemicals and biological waste, including putting on and removing personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for professional interaction with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement strategies.
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
Willingness to work flexible hours within the Monday-through-Friday work week.
Ability to complete a two- to three-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Ability to handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and remove personal protective equipment; the role is safety-sensitive.
Ability to report to the Norristown, Pennsylvania office within one hour during rotating Emergency Response shifts.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and 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.
Willingness to participate in random drug screening inclusive of THC after employment.
Eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly.

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 a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

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 federal and state waste documents and managing related paperwork.
Safely handle hazardous-waste containers at client sites and load and unload waste from vehicles.
Drive a box truck to move waste a short distance within the same facility.
Occasionally operate a forklift to move waste within a client-facility warehouse.
Conduct safety-equipment and hazardous-waste inspections.
Occasionally perform and document Environmental Health and Safety audits for clients.
Provide outstanding client support and innovative solutions.
Develop expertise in state and federal regulations, including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA, to support client compliance.
Assess spills and conduct spill-response cleanup efforts.
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team.