Environmental Field Chemist (Class B CDL Driver)
Environmental Field Chemist (Class B CDL Driver) at Clean Harbors summary:
As an Environmental Field Chemist at Clean Harbors, you will handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste while ensuring compliance with various regulations. This role involves working both indoors and outdoors at various locations, engaging with clients and conducting on-site inspections and waste processing. With a strong focus on health and safety, this entry-level position provides growth opportunities within the company, supporting environmental sustainability efforts.
Clean Harbors in Sparks, NV is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedure
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)
Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement
Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military , this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.
This position is an entry level management position. A significant number of our middle and senior management staff all started in this role, from less than 5 years ago to 30 plus years ago. Many others who have started in this role have significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff members at significant universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as other customers.
We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities
Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment
Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel
We do not discriminate against applicants due to , ancestry, , , , , , , physical or mental , veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial, or local protected class.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
*Environmental Field Chemist, Chemical Waste Management, Hazardous Waste, Safety Compliance, Environmental Services, Customer Service, Class B CDL, CleanPack Chemist, Waste Disposal, Sustainability