Environmental Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental•Philadelphia, PA

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 sites by managing hazardous-waste programs and projects in accordance with state and federal regulations. The position is based onsite at client locations in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, with reporting out of the company’s Norristown, Pennsylvania office, and reports to the Program Manager. The role includes participation in rotating on-call emergency-response responsibilities and is considered safety-sensitive. The Environmental Specialist prepares chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, completes applicable waste documentation, safely handles hazardous-waste containers, conducts inspections and occasional client EHS audits, and supports spill assessment and cleanup. The employee develops regulatory expertise and provides client support and solutions. The job requires regular overtime, flexible weekday hours, and the ability to report to the Norristown 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 a team member and independently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear, 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 Monday through Friday.
Ability to complete a 2-to-3-year professional advancement program in hazardous-waste management.
Ability to regularly handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and take off personal protective equipment.
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, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening (including THC); participation in random drug screening (including THC) after employment is required.
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 perform and document Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits for clients.
Provide outstanding client support and innovative solutions.
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.