Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Norristown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join its Lab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS) team. The role supports clients at their sites by managing hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is based at client locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, with reporting from the Norristown, Pennsylvania office, and reports to the Operations Manager. The Environmental Specialist prepares chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, handles hazardous-waste containers safely, conducts inspections and occasional EHS audits, and supports spill response and emergency-response activities. The role includes rotating on-call responsibilities. The employee will complete a two- to three-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management. The work is safety-sensitive and frequently involves hazardous chemicals and biological waste, as well as putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. Triumvirate Environmental provides environmental services and compliance-management support to organizations in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The company describes a culture focused on employee and customer service, growth, development, education, and creativity. It 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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear, 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 Monday through Friday.
Ability to report to the Norristown office within one hour during rotating Emergency Response shifts.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Consent to motor vehicle record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening, including THC; participation in a random drug-screening program, including THC, after employment.
Eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Ability to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

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 associated 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 in line with the company’s customer-service commitment.
Develop expertise in state and federal regulations, including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA, to support client compliance.
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.