Traveling Field Inspector

CleanHarbors•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring Traveling Field Inspectors to support remediation projects throughout the United States. Inspectors work in the field alongside site supervisors and/or project managers to help ensure projects stay on schedule and budget and are conducted safely. The role requires 95–100% travel, generally on a six-weeks-away, one-week-home rotation; rotations may vary to meet business needs. The home week is paid. Individual accommodations, typically an extended-stay hotel with a kitchenette when available, are provided, and the company covers travel costs. Per diem is available during the rotation. Pay is $25 per hour, with considerable overtime available while traveling and in the field. The position combines hands-on field labor with project documentation and administrative support. Inspectors may work at wastewater treatment plants, soil remediation sites, and other project locations. The company will provide 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, and potentially additional certifications, and employees will learn to calibrate air-monitoring meters and related health and safety equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Safety-oriented, with a commitment to safety.
Willingness to perform manual labor.
Willingness to work outdoors in all kinds of weather while using prescribed personal protective equipment.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Professional-level written and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel 95–100%, generally for six weeks followed by one week at home; rotations may vary as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Groundwater sampling experience.
Construction, remediation, or dirt work experience.
Civil engineering, construction, or surveying experience.

Responsibilities

Prioritize health and safety by following safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely at all times.
Accurately document site activities, including cost tracking, worksheets, waste shipping logs, manifest management, health and safety information, meeting and conference-call documentation, and other paperwork using a laptop or mobile device.
Perform hands-on field labor alongside the crew and the Project Manager or Field Service Supervisor.
Travel to different project locations, including wastewater treatment plants and soil remediation locations.
Read and understand project documents and contracts.
Learn to calibrate air-monitoring meters and associated health and safety equipment.
Track project finances and assist with project administrative functions, including generating required reports.
Order and receive project supplies.
Possibly operate heavy equipment.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
Group 401(k) with company matching.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Paid time off.
Company-paid training.
Tuition reimbursement.
Individual accommodations provided during travel, typically in an extended-stay hotel with a kitchenette when available.
Company-paid travel costs.
Per diem available during the rotation.
Considerable overtime available while traveling and in the field.