Field Chemist I

anced Chemical Transport LLC•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Field Chemist I role works both indoors and outdoors at various customer sites as an emerging partner to the team to ensure safety standards, package the materials based on required regulations and maintain updated documentation. This role is responsible for assisting with hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste removal services. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate over 1,000 locations across North America, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. The company emphasizes local operational management combined with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies. Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions (such as PFAS remediation), and sustainability innovation, exemplified by the Republic Services Polymer Center (the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility) and landfill gas-to-energy projects. The company values safety, service, environmental responsibility, drive, and a human-centered approach, boasting a high employee engagement score and an inclusive culture. They also positively impact communities through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of chemistry principles and practices.
Must have a valid drivers license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards.
Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification.
Ability to regularly lift or move object weighting 40lbs or more.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent experience.
Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations. DOT and RCRA experience preferred.
Ability to perform proper waste sampling; create accurate waste characterizations and profiles; address difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; problem solve.
Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members.
Willingness to travel to customer locations.
Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.

Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting, characterizing & packaging customer waste for final disposal.
Assists in safely transporting customer waste in accordance with all Federal regulations.
Assists with customer paperwork including but not limited to: Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents.
Participates in onsite support at customer locations such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments.
Collaborates with team to identify suspected contents via internal sampling procedures & categorization tests, i.e., "Field Screens".