Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Cranston, RI

19d•$24 - $25•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 reports to the Operations Manager and is safety-sensitive, involving frequent handling of hazardous chemicals and biological waste and putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. The Environmental Specialist prepares chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, conducts inspections and occasional client EHS audits, supports spill assessment and cleanup, and develops expertise in regulations including RCRA, DOT, and OSHA. The role includes regular overtime and flexible hours Monday through Friday. Rotating on-call Emergency Response duties are described as optional; during Emergency Response rotating shifts, the employee must be able to report to the Cranston, Rhode Island office within one hour. Triumvirate Environmental serves organizations 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience in the hazardous-waste industry, or relevant military experience.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities 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.
Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
Willingness to work flexible hours during the Monday-through-Friday work week.
Ability to complete a 2- to 3-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Willingness and ability to frequently handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and take off personal protective equipment.
Ability to report to the Cranston, RI office within one hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Willingness to consent to a motor vehicle record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and 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 on a regular basis.

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 required 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 perform 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 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 (optional).