Field Chemist

Heritage Environmental Services, LLC • Signal Hill, CA

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About The Position

As a Field Chemist you will be responsible for sorting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, always ensuring compatibility and safety in all processes for each service provided to customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required), with a focus in environmental science or science (preferred)
• In lieu of degree 2+ years of related experience (required), previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire date (required)
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record search to Company standards (required)
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role
• Due to the potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection.

Nice To Haves

• previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assists in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class and packs compatible materials in appropriate containers and prepares for transportation; completes necessary paperwork for each job
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites
• Adheres to proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials
• Develops good customer relations by effectively communicating with site points of contact and others at customer location / site
• Appropriately directs Field Technicians / Drivers who are assisting with waste collection
• Maintains an introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management / assessment and cylinder handling
• Maintains the ability to travel to support outside locations as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Benefits

• Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives.
• Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees