Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is hiring an Environmental Specialist for its Lab & Onsite Support Services (Lab/OSS) team. The role supports clients at their locations by managing hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is based onsite at client locations in the Astoria, New York area and reports to the Operations Manager. It is safety-sensitive and includes frequent handling of 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, safely handles waste containers, conducts inspections and occasional EHS audits, and supports spill response and cleanup. The position also involves rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team, regular overtime, flexible weekday hours, and an ability to report to the office within one hour during assigned emergency response shifts. The employee must be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License after employment. Triumvirate Environmental serves clients in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, providing services and expertise to support compliance management. The company describes a culture focused on employee and customer service, growth, development, education, and creativity. Actual starting base pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, and budget; the listed pay range is $25 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting professionally 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 two- to three-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Ability to handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste frequently and to put on and take off personal protective equipment.
Ability to report to the office within one hour during rotating Emergency Response shifts.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to consent to a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including THC screening, and to participate in random drug screening after employment, including THC screening.
Must be eligible 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) after employment.

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 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 conduct 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 spill assessment and cleanup.
Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team.