Field Chemist

Arcwood Environmental, LLC•Orlando, FL

5d•Onsite

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. The position would report to the Field Office and then be dispatched out to projects in the region during the day. Report back to the office at the end of the day.

Requirements

Associates degree (required)
In lieu of degree 2+ years of related experience (required)
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)
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

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
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