Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•New York, NY

12d•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 sites by managing hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is based at client locations in the NYC area, reports out of the company’s Astoria, NY office, and reports to the Operations Manager. The Environmental Specialist prepares chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, handles hazardous-waste containers safely, performs inspections and occasional EHS audits, supports regulatory compliance, and responds to spills. The role also includes rotating on-call duties as part of the Emergency Response team. It is safety-sensitive and involves frequent handling of hazardous chemicals and biological waste, as well as putting on and removing personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to report to the Astoria office within one hour during emergency-response rotating shifts.

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 professional interactions 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.
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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 safely handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and remove personal protective equipment.
Ability to report to the Astoria office within one hour during rotating Emergency Response shifts.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Consent to a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including THC screening, and participation in a random drug-screening program, including THC screening, after employment.
Eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Ability to regularly lift 60 pounds.

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 in keeping with the company’s commitment to customer service.
Develop expertise in state and federal regulations, including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA, to 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.